OUR CURRENT PROJECTS

We are proud to work within Colchester Hospital, providing rapid access to end of life counselling for young people aged 18 to 45. This is a new service not previously available at the hospital. 

Ross was a patient at Colchester Hospital when he died and during his time there, we identified a gap in his care. Although his medical and palliative needs were met his psychological needs were not. 

So, our charity was formed, and we have developed a service which offers young adults the mental health support they need when suddenly faced with their mortality. 

Young adults often have complex psychological needs relating to aspects of their end of life diagnosis, treatment or palliative phase. Our counsellor will support them with any aspect causing them anxiety or fear. The families surrounding the young adult will also be able to access support. 

We work alongside Macmillan at the Wellbeing Centre at Colchester Hospital. 

Referrals are open to:  

• Level 2 CNS 
• Consultants (from all medical specialties) 
• Palliative Consultants 
• GP’s 
• Self-referrals. 

Following the success of our Colchester project and funding from the National Lottery, we are now also working within Ipswich Hospital to provide end of life counselling to people aged 18 to 45. 

Both Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals work together under the ESNEFT trust, the largest NHS organisation in the region, making the move to offer our services at both locations a logical next step. 

We are delighted by this very positive sign that our charity is meeting a gap in need, working with young adults who may not previously have received end of life counselling. 

We work alongside Macmillan at the John Le Vay Centre at Ipswich Hospital. 

Referrals are open to:  

• Level 2 CNS 
• Consultants (from all medical specialties) 
• Palliative Consultants 
• GP’s 
• Self-referrals.