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Our story so far...
The original inspiration for the hospice came in 1987 when
the founder of Skanda Vale Monastery, Guru Sri Subramanium,
had a serious heart attack.
During his stay at West Wales
General Hospital, he witnessed many terminally ill patients
suffering and dying alone, often in a state of fear and
confusion. Guru
resolved to extend the work of the monastery to meet this
urgent need.
Fundraising began in earnest and in 1993 the
Vale Hospice Continuing Care Home Service was launched. The service offered 24-hour
companionship and a hand to hold, allowing the patient to
pass away with dignity in a safe, familiar and loving
environment.
The Home Care Service proved to be of huge
benefit to family carers as well, relieving a great deal of
the pressure and exhaustion precipitated by these traumatic
events. In late 2002, years of fundraising efforts
culminated in the purchase of a dilapidated nursing home at Saron, Llandysul. 18 months of extensive design and
renovation ensued, and in April 2004 we opened the doors of
Skanda Vale Hospice to our first Day Patients.
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