Coming together to remember 

Our cancer services team based at Poole Hospital came together to plant a tree in Sandbanks garden last week in memory of their patients who sadly died of Covid-19 during the pandemic. A special service was led by Fr. Declan McConville who invited the team to lay painted NHS stones around the base of the tree. Matron for cancer services, Andrea Moxham, also read a poignant poem, written by 8-year-old William Chester, son of a member of Team UHD.

Sandbanks ward sister, Gemma Bryant, said: “As a team, we wished to do something in memory of our cancer patients who sadly died during the pandemic. It was an incredibly difficult time, particularly as they could not have their families with them. It was important to us that these patients are remembered individually.”

If any family member wishes to come and see the tree or spend time in the garden post lockdown, this can be arranged via appointment.