Outside a hospice, a woman receiving end-of-life care was reunited with her horse.
Hayley Golding (50) is currently being cared for by Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity in Aylesbury.
According to the hospice, it was a “beautiful time” when she could touch, stroke, and nuzzle Passion, her two year-old horse, from her mattress.
Ms. Golding stated that it was an “amazing experience” and that she didn’t believe it could be possible.
She said, “The entire day was amazing, to see Passion walk toward me was incredible,”
“I want to thank everyone who made it possible, it was impossible for me to believe that it could be done.”
Her family stated that they didn’t believe the idea was possible from the moment it was first suggested. However, it did happen.
“It was amazing to see Hayley’s expression when she saw Passion.
The Hospice, located on the grounds of Stoke Mandeville Hospital, is partially funded by Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity.
It described it as a “beautiful, touching moment that encapsulates hospice care’s personal, compassionate nature”.
It also shows how care can be tailored to each patient’s needs and the families they live with.
Pete Griffith, trust’s chaplain said that he took photos of Hayley and her family.
“It is a great example of holistic spiritual care and Hayley’s reunion to Passion was a very special moment.
Liz Monaghan was the matron for palliative care and end-of-life care. She said that many staff members were in tears.
She said that Hayley felt like Passion was saying goodbye because of the tenderness she received from such a beautiful and large animal.
She said that she was “privileged” to have seen it.
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