11/05/2026
A day Sarah will never forget 💙
Sarah Rolls, Clinical Nurse Consultant at our hospital, reflects on a patient who left a lasting impact on her.
Over more than a year, Sarah supported Roger, who lived with cirrhosis, diabetes and heart disease, working closely with him and his family to manage his care while maintaining quality of life.
Roger brought humour to even the most difficult moments, often insisting icy treats didn’t count as “fluids.”
Near the end of his life, Sarah sat beside him, holding his hand as he rested. As she prepared to leave, Roger opened his eyes. Though he could no longer speak, the recognition was clear, a quiet, shared goodbye.
“It’s a reminder that nursing is never just a job, it’s a privilege,” Sarah said.
