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Volunteer stories

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Our volunteers have their own motivations for being part of our Queens-award winning team at Mountbatten. Here are some of their stories. 

We hope you feel inspired to get involved and help us to make a real difference to the people on the Isle of Wight facing death, dying and bereavement. 

Helen's smile eases patient worries

Helen's smile eases patient worries

Helen feels her role is to put people at ease, and help them feel less anxious about coming to the hospice. Read more

Published: 26th November, 2018

Author: Emma Topping

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Denise's personal reason to volunteer

Denise's personal reason to volunteer

Like many of our volunteers, Denise has a personal reason for volunteering in one of Mountbatten shops. Read more

Published: 26th November, 2018

Author: Emma Topping

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Derek enjoys more structure

Derek enjoys more structure

Derek enjoys volunteering because it gives a structure to his week. Read more

Published: 26th November, 2018

Author: Emma Topping

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Volunteering gives Carl extra dimension

Volunteering gives Carl extra dimension

Volunteering provided an extra dimension to Carl’s life when he retired from work. Read more

Published: 26th November, 2018

Author: Emma Topping

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Mountbatten is close to Karen's heart

Mountbatten is close to Karen's heart

Several members of Karen's family were cared for at Mountbatten, which is why she is passionate about fundraising. Read more

Published: 26th November, 2018

Author: Emma Topping

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Volunteer Sarah wanted to 'give back'

Volunteer Sarah wanted to 'give back'

Sarah has volunteered in our shops since 2009, following the death of her mum who loved visiting our John Cheverton Centre. Read more

Published: 26th November, 2018

Author: Emma Topping

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    New Chaplain Licensed

    The Rev. Julia Myles, Chaplain at Mountbatten Isle of Wight, has been licensed by the Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight, the Ven. Peter Leonard. Julia will be providing spiritual care to the many people who use Mountbatten Isle of Wight’s services.

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    Extra special Walk the Wight for 2020

    Mountbatten has revealed details of next year’s ‘extra special’ Walk the Wight.

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    First “Queen’s Nurse” title for Mountbatten

    Dee Curless is the first end of life community nurse specialist on the Isle of Wight to be presented with the Queen’s Nurse title.

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    An 'extraordinary' Walk the Wight

    Support for Sunday’s Walk the Wight has been hailed ‘extraordinary’.

  • Response to County Press letter

    Response to County Press letter

    Mountbatten Chief Executive Nigel Hartley responds to a letter published in the Isle of Wight County Press (21.06.19)

  • Mountbatten CEO warns of threat to future services

    Mountbatten CEO warns of threat to future services

    Mountbatten’s chief executive has warned the charity could be forced to cut future services, as it stands to lose at least £1 million due to the coronavirus.

  • Changes to visiting

    Changes to visiting

    Due to the current outbreak of coronavirus, we have had to change the way we allow visitors to our InPatient Unit.

  • Piano owned by Moody Blues musician given to Mountbatten

    Piano owned by Moody Blues musician given to Mountbatten

    A grand piano that once belonged to The Moody Blues founding member Ray Thomas is now bringing enjoyment to Islanders at Mountbatten.

  • Care through coronavirus: a hospice doctor’s perspective

    Care through coronavirus: a hospice doctor’s perspective

    The practicalities of dealing with the coronavirus outbreak are exhausting, but the response from Islanders has been overwhelming.

  • Plea over donation drop offs

    Plea over donation drop offs

    Mountbatten is urging the community not to drop off or take their generous donations to their local charity shop as they reopen across the Island.

  • Registration for 30th Walk the Wight to open Friday

    Registration for 30th Walk the Wight to open Friday

    Registration for an extra special Walk the Wight opens on Friday.

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