A former mental health nurse re-lived memories of her late husband after receiving a carer’s nomination.
Kathleen Woodbridge, known as Kath, achieved one of her personal goals and was the second wish granted in Right at Home UK’s “tin-full of wishes” campaign.
Nominated by her carer Malaynie, Kath spent a day at the famous Liverpool Albert Dock, where she was treated as a VIP guest at The Beatles Story, Liverpool, before enjoying a boat tour of the city, complete with afternoon tea.
Her wish was to explore new cities and relive some of her most treasured memories involving her late husband.
Kath, who worked as a mental health nurse for over 25 years, lost her husband Les just a couple of months before they were able to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.
She was nominated as she inspired her Malaynie with her strong and positive outlook, after losing the love of her life and spending an extended period of time in hospital.
Receiving four care visits a day from Right at Home, Kath has worked with carers to make improvements to her physical and mental health over the past year.
Her care team has come to be like extended family so it was great she could spend the day with Malaynie.
Kath said: “I loved dancing when I was younger – rock and roll dancing especially.
“I remember watching The Beatles in Stoke, we danced all night – some of the best nights of my life.
“Me and Les loved going away together, seeing the world.
“We were on big fancy cruise ships. I’d go anywhere with Les.
“I lost him just under seven years ago, but it still feels like yesterday – it never gets any easier.
“He’d have loved coming here today with me but I think he’s watching over us.
“I’ve had a wonderful day – I’ve enjoyed every part of it.
“The museum and the barge – seeing all of Liverpool it’s been really fantastic to be out enjoying myself again.”
Ben Selby, owner of Right at Home South Cheshire, said: “I’m so proud of the lengths that our CareGivers have gone to, to help Kath, and also of Kath for the incredible progress she has made in such a short time.
“This is just one example of some of the amazing stories we get to listen to each day and I feel lucky to be able to be a part of a network that is truly making dreams come true.”
The campaign, which celebrates a decade of Right at Home UK making a difference, still has eight wishes of the total of ten left to grant – keeping in line with the theme of the ten year anniversary of the homecare provider.
