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Glasgow Hospice Empowers Young Adults Living With Life-Limiting Illness


Young people living with life-limiting illnesses are receiving expert care, and the chance to build friendships and confidence, through a dedicated service at The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice (PPWH).


Since 1983, the hospice has provided specialist palliative care to people across Glasgow and East Renfrewshire. Each year, it supports over 1,200 people aged 16 and over, offering comfort and dignity to those living with cancer, heart failure, lung disease and neurological conditions.


All care is provided free of charge, with a focus on each individual’s emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing.


One of the hospice’s most innovative offerings is its Young Adult Service. This programme helps young people with life-limiting conditions navigate their care with confidence, supporting their physical needs while building emotional strength and social connections.


Doctors and nurses lead a monthly clinic offering symptom management and holistic care, while a weekly hub brings young people together for sensory sessions, creative therapies, music, and social outings.


The PPWH’s Creative Art Service helps young people express themselves and communicate in new ways. Meanwhile, its family support and rehabilitation teams provide both emotional guidance and practical help with mobility and equipment needs.


The Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust recently donated £1,000 to support the Young Adult Service at the Hospice. This is the second time the Trust has donated to the service, with a donation in 2024 supporting the running of the Creative Art Service.


Dr Sheonad Laidlaw, Specialty Doctor at the PPWH Young Adult Service, said:

"This funding will help support young adults with life-limiting conditions to live their best lives and allow them and their families to come together and access holistic support.”

The donation will help The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice continue its work, enriching the lives of young adults and their families at one of the most challenging times they face.


Gerry Facenna, Chairman of Allied Vehicles Group, added:





“The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice Young Adult Service is helping young people face incredibly difficult circumstances with dignity, hope and creativity. It is a remarkable service, and we’re proud to support a service that brings real comfort to those who need it most.”

Above Photos:

Dr Sheonad Laidlaw

PPWH workers with users of the Young Adult Service

Gerry Facenna

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  • lindaandrews071
  • Aug 18, 2025
  • 2 min read

Young people living with life-limiting illnesses are receiving expert care, and the chance to build friendships and confidence, through a dedicated service at The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice (PPWH).


Since 1983, the hospice has provided specialist palliative care to people across Glasgow and East Renfrewshire. Each year, it supports over 1,200 people aged 16 and over, offering comfort and dignity to those living with cancer, heart failure, lung disease and neurological conditions.


All care is provided free of charge, with a focus on each individual’s emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing.


One of the hospice’s most innovative offerings is its Young Adult Service. This programme helps young people with life-limiting conditions navigate their care with confidence, supporting their physical needs while building emotional strength and social connections.


Doctors and nurses lead a monthly clinic offering symptom management and holistic care, while a weekly hub brings young people together for sensory sessions, creative therapies, music, and social outings.


The PPWH’s Creative Art Service helps young people express themselves and communicate in new ways. Meanwhile, its family support and rehabilitation teams provide both emotional guidance and practical help with mobility and equipment needs.


The Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust recently donated £1,000 to support the Young Adult Service at the Hospice. This is the second time the Trust has donated to the service, with a donation in 2024 supporting the running of the Creative Art Service.


Dr Sheonad Laidlaw, Specialty Doctor at the PPWH Young Adult Service, said:

"This funding will help support young adults with life-limiting conditions to live their best lives and allow them and their families to come together and access holistic support.”

The donation will help The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice continue its work, enriching the lives of young adults and their families at one of the most challenging times they face.


Gerry Facenna, Chairman of Allied Vehicles Group, added:





“The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice Young Adult Service is helping young people face incredibly difficult circumstances with dignity, hope and creativity. It is a remarkable service, and we’re proud to support a service that brings real comfort to those who need it most.”

Above Photos:

Dr Sheonad Laidlaw

PPWH workers with users of the Young Adult Service

Gerry Facenna

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