Claire's Story

Claire Higgins took part in Memory Walk 2023 to celebrate the life and memory of her beloved mom, who was supported by Compton’s Inpatient Unit. Claire participated in the popular event with her sister, her sister’s fiancé and her niece and nephew.

Here’s what Claire had to say:

Compton is important to me because in the final weeks of my mom’s life, she was on the Inpatient Unit at Compton during the Covid pandemic, while we were in lockdown. The care she received was heart warming. The staff were professional and supportive, and treated my mom with respect and compassion throughout. Whatever my mom required, the staff would go above and beyond to ensure she was comfortable. They remembered her favourite foods and drink, checked in on her regularly, and were always prompt to relieve her of her pain. My family and I received so much support from Compton, even after my mom’s passing. For that, my family will be forever grateful.

I’ve done the Memory Walk once before. My favourite part was stopping by the water and having time to think about all the special moments I had with my mom.

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