Heartsease Garden

Posted on: 13th April 2026

A special garden at Torbay Hospital, created as a place of remembrance following baby loss, has been thoughtfully enhanced thanks to the commitment, hard work and generosity of two local organisations.

Members of the Rotary Club of Torquay have spent many hours over recent months working in the Heartsease Garden, generously volunteering their time and funding new planting to help restore and care for the space, Their work included clearing overgrown brambles, power-washing stonework and paths and replanting areas of the garden helping to ensure it remains a welcoming space forbparents, families and colleagues.

Roy Tuttle, President of the Rotary Club of Torquay, said "our members were very glad to be able to support this project in a practicle way.

The League of Friends has funded a new water feature, a teak bench and 2 large planters. Martin Tucker, Chair of the League of Friends , said we are proud to be able to help, we know how important this garden is for patients an families following baby loss.

Nicola McMinn, Chief Nurse at Torbay Hospital added "the Heartsease Garden is a deeply important part of how we support families after the loss of a baby, On behalf of our midwifery and maternity teams I would like to thank the League of Friends and the Rotary Club of Torquay for their kindness and thoughtfulness.