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Grieving Husband Gifts Van to Hospice That Cared for Wife
22 Jul
Summary
- A husband donated a van to a hospice that provided end-of-life care for his wife.
- The hospice cares for patients in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and mid-Wales.
- The van will support the hospice's retail and maintenance operations for its shops.
A man has expressed his gratitude to a hospice by donating a van, stating they were "there for us when we needed them most." Jeff Court's wife, Barbara, received end-of-life care from Severn Hospice.
Barbara Court was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in October 2022, a condition later complicated by frontotemporal dementia. She passed away just before Christmas in 2025, after 59 years of marriage to Jeff.
Severn Hospice serves patients across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and mid-Wales. The newly donated van will be utilized by the hospice's retail operation and maintenance teams, which are crucial for supporting its network of 31 charity shops.
Barbara received support at home from the hospice's community nursing team and also attended specialist clinics at a center located in Bicton, Shrewsbury.
