Here comes the sun
elliot2020-05-27T09:36:23+00:00A song for our wonderful patients – performed by nurses, gardeners, cooks, carers and companions, Hope it brings a bit of sunshine into your day!
Rhys’ story
elliot2020-01-21T17:28:32+00:00Rhys is 18, and recently stayed with us for respite. In this video, Rhys compares the kebab shops of Llandysul with those of his hometown Swansea, and shares his thoughts on staying on top of a supremely challenging life-limiting illness through humour and positive thinking. This is one inspirational young man...
How respite helps Stan as a family carer
elliot2019-04-13T12:02:30+00:00Stan shares his moving story: "The only time I can switch off is when Alyson is here. I don’t have to worry about her. I know she’s happy and contented. That means a lot to me. It’s given me peace. Somewhere to relax, knowing that’s there’s another purpose in life."
Hospice volunteering – the power of compassion
elliot2020-12-12T12:15:40+00:00"Patient-centred care is about being the patient, yourself. It’s about identifying yourself with that patient. So it’s about having that incredible sensitivity. That is what transforms people. That’s what a patient says is a tangible experience of love when they come through the door of the hospice. That’s half the battle done."
Death Cafe
elliot2020-01-29T10:42:22+00:00Wednesday 20th October 2020 – Tea, cake and fresh ideas on being mortal.
Volunteer Story: Dr Damitha Ratnasinghe
elliot2019-04-13T11:40:40+00:00Find out what motivates Dr Damitha Ratnasinghe, consultant paediatrician, to volunteer his spare time caring for patients at Skanda Vale Hospice.
When Chris met Valli
elliot2018-10-29T13:27:08+00:00Chris Thomas recently joined us for respite at the hospice. Here's what he had to say about the food, the carers... and the elephant.
Patient story: Sue Austen-Drennan
elliot2020-02-25T12:47:10+00:00Sue Austen-Drennan has been a patient at our day care centre for a short time, and kindly agreed to share her thoughts on the hospice experience so far...
Download all our recipes in a handy cookbook
elliot2021-02-05T15:26:44+00:00You waited patiently, and it's here at last! Our brand new Skanda Vale Cookbook app brings you the very best recipes from our kitchens, to cook at home.
Hospice volunteering – it’s not like what you’ve imagined
elliot2019-04-13T11:42:40+00:00"People tell us all sorts of nonsense, you know – that we're angels – which we’re not at all. But people are overwhelmed by the love that somehow just flows so easily here."