Hospice hosts romantic bedside date for dying husband

In a touching display of love, a husband receiving end-of-life care at Ashgate Hospice in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, organized a surprise romantic dinner for his wife. The 38-year-old man, battling a brain tumour since September 2019, worked with nurses to arrange the special bedside date. Hospice staff decorated the room with flowers and candles, and provided the couple's favorite foods, including paella and steak.

Rachael Timmins, his wife, described the evening as creating "lasting memories" and praised the hospice staff for their exceptional care. Jack was diagnosed with an astrocytoma brain tumour in 2019, undergoing surgery and treatment. Despite setbacks, including a second tumour discovered in June of last year, the couple remained hopeful.

Following a stroke caused by the tumours in February, Jack was given only weeks or months to live and treatment was stopped. Admitted to Ashgate Hospice last month, he has also spent time at home with his two children. The hospice has been instrumental in providing quality family time, facilitating this final romantic gesture when Jack was unable to take his wife out as planned.