A Harrogate resident has organised an emotional tribute to her friend who was cared for in her final days by Saint Michael’s Hospice.
Anne Boland lost her “soul mate” Dora Storey this month. Dora was cared for by the home service palliative team at Harrogate-based charity Saint Michael’s.
To say thank you, Anne invited residents from her street to clap for the end of life team when the hearse carrying Dora passed by on Friday.
Both Anne and Dora worked in end of life care for over 25 years. Anne said:
“Dora knew how ill she was and wanted to die at home – she got her wish and for the last weeks of her life received the most wonderful care. We both felt the Saint Michael’s home care service was thoughtful, responsive and that the level of communication between services was extraordinary.
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Residents of Poplar Crescent as well as a member of the Saint Michael’s home team lined the street to applaud as the hearse drove past. Anne said:
Harrogate Mayoress pays tribute to hospital staff in Clap for Carers“I invited the street to come and applaud as I wanted to be able to honour Dora and at the same time, draw attention to the wonderful teams who work in local palliative care.”
The Mayor and Mayoress of Harrogate were at Harrogate district hospital last night to pay their thanks to staff in what could be the final clap for carers.
April Martin, was in intensive care at Harrogate hospital with coronavirus. She told the Stray Ferret that she would not be here today if it wasn’t for the treatment she received.
It’s very emotional, some of the nurses have come up to me saying I know you won’t recognise me but it is great to see you.
The Mayor described what could be the final clap as very moving:
I didn’t think we would see this day if I’m honest… I was very worried when they put April in the ambulance and asked if I wanted to come and say bye, I thought to myself this could be the last time I see my wife… It’s very emotional here at the hospital tonight.
