Whilst Kilbryde is physically based in East Kilbride, its impact goes beyond into all areas of South Lanarkshire
The "incredible success story" of Kilbryde Hospice was hailed at the fifth anniversary celebration of the opening of its inpatient unit.
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"In January, my dad’s meds were causing him to be very agitated and erratic, he needed a blood transfusion and medical management, thankfully he was able to have this at the hospice and after everything that we had experienced in the community and at the hospital, entering the hospice for first time was like being on a different planet. It was so welcoming, calm, and peaceful.
Hospice volunteer of seven years Ann Marie Cairney described Kilbryde as "a wonderful place to volunteer".
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