About us
MYlife is a service from Ardgowan Hospice, for people experiencing bereavement and aims to help them connect with others!
MYlife is the name of our service which explores how we can engage with people in Inverclyde who have experienced bereavement. It is all about making connections. MYlife focuses on seeing people as an asset and what they can do, rather than what they can't do or need help with. It's not a support service in the traditional sense.
MYlife has a calendar of events - online and offline - around Inverclyde and the West of Scotland. It is our ambition that the calendar is designed, facilitated and led by members.
Our role is to get things going and work alongside MYlife members to use their gifts, talents and experience to create a brilliant calendar!
Building Community one event at a time!
We help build members’ confidence, provide informal peer support, and establish connections and friendships, and importantly, allow members to have fun along the way.
Ardgowan Hospice is the local hospice for people living in Inverclyde, supporting a community of around 80,000 people.
Each year we say hello and welcome around 1,000 local patients and their families, offering them a huge range of support from end-of-life care to supporting carers and helping children cope with grief to helping patients return to work after an illness.
You can find out more about the work of Ardgowan Hospice by clicking here
What our members have said about MYlife.....
“It's reassuring to be part of a group who have all had similar issues and there is an affinity which is due a lot to the staff who work hard to ensure we are all treated equally. The atmosphere is brilliant!”
“MYlife has changed my outlook on life. Before I felt isolated and friendless. I am more positive and feel that I belong. I am ready to try different activities. We now support one another in the group. The Team are so supportive and caring and a big part of our group.”
“There are a great variety of events which are frequently added to and all very enjoyable. I love coming to the ACCESS Building, there is a welcoming atmosphere and the staff are caring and participate in some of the events. I feel relaxed and at home.”
“I was not getting out at all for about 2 years,, and when I was approached by the team to join them ,it really inspired me to get out of the house again,,which has been most beneficial and great that they have a varied program,with something to suit everyone.”
“Thank you so much for giving me back my life. I will always be grateful! x”
“By being a member of MYlife, I don't feel so alone. I enjoy talking to new people and helping if I can, with things I have learned.”
“I am enjoying doing things I wouldn’t normally think about doing, Everyone having a say in what events we do is great, makes you feel part of a team which is always good. I have a safe space to talk or just listen to others, also I now have lots of lovely things to look forward to. Thank you x”
“From the first day at MYlife I felt at ease the team are brilliant so caring and inclusive. Everyone's opinion is listened to and respected.”
“I joined and after attending a couple of meetings I was hooked, my mental health has improved and the events have made me do things I would never have done before.”
“I enjoy the planning meetings, hearing other members' ideas and getting to know the members better, also the coffee and treats of course. The events have all been most enjoyable. My favourite was the Baking Session.”
“I feel a much more settled person since joining MYLIFE.”
“I joined because I felt part of a family who listened/supported and had FUN.
I feel energized, welcomed, part of a team and I’ve learned about how to improve my health.
“We were once a group of strangers from all walks of life but we have now got to know each other, bonded and are ready to welcome new faces….”