Stuart was referred to Garden House Hospice Care in May 2026 after undergoing open heart surgery. A diagnosis of severe aortic stenosis - a heart valve condition where the main valve opening narrows significantly and blocks proper blood flow from the heart - had left him at risk of heart failure.
Following his surgery, Stuart and his wife, Jill, struggled to adjust to their challenging new circumstances. After navigating a tricky couple of months, Stuart was referred to our Rehab and Wellbeing team. That first phone call changed everything, and the couple haven't looked back.
Now on his road to recovery, Stuart and Jill have nothing but praise for the support they have received. From attending education sessions to exercise groups, Stuart is noticing the changes within himself and already feels "so much better". Jill has watched her husband go from strength to strength over the last few weeks and describes the Hospice as "the most special place", offering her a sense of comfort knowing that life is getting back to normal.
Here, the couple share more about their experience: