We were fully involved in mom’s care at Compton, but unlike at home, it was no longer scary and daunting as we had professionally trained staff who were right there with us to take away any fears we had and to step in when we needed them to. They were all so amazing to both mom and us, and we could not have done it without them.

Because of Compton Care, we were able to say goodbye to mom as her family and not as her carers as would have been the case if she had remained at home. I cannot begin to describe just how much easier this has made in accepting us losing her. Straight away dad was offered support as he really struggled with her loss and also his own health was not good, especially as it had all happened so quickly; five weeks was all we had, and because of the fabulous work Compton Care do, we were able to spend her final days making very precious memories, without the worry about coping with her medical needs.