Daily News Roundup – 10 October 2014

Categories: In The Media.

Hospice is hailed by inspectors

Edinburgh News

St Columba’s Hospice has been given a glowing report in its first inspection since a 
£26 million revamp.

Rochdale’s hospice has a ball at its 25th birthday bash

Manchester Evening News

Springhill Hospice celebrated its quarter century at a glittering black tie night in the town hall.

Family pay tribute to Boston hospice over respite care

Boston Target

The first patient to receive care at the Butterfly Hospice has spoken of his family’s gratitude.

Special garden opens at children’s hospice

South Essex news

Seriously ill children can enjoy a taste of the outdoors after a new garden was created at Little Havens Children’s Hospice.

Ardgowan Hospice chief executive speaks about her vital role

Greenock Telegraph

Caring Ardgowan Hospice boss Anne Mills provides a unique insight into her role.

End of life in care homes

End of life studies blog

Ahead of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2014, Jo Hockley highlights the need for services for frail older people as they face the end of their lives.

Do you know someone who used to be a Macmillan professional?

Nursing Times

Macmillan are launching an exclusive Alumni network for previous Macmillan post holders, including retirees.

Chaplain aims to help students see ‘the person in every patient’

Nursing Times

A hospital chaplain is helping to ensure student nurses receive a valuable insight into spiritual care, and an understanding of how it differs from religious beliefs and practices.

New guide launched to help charities choose online giving platforms

Institute of Fundraising

‘Making the most of digital donations: A practical guide to selecting and using online giving platforms’ has been launched today by the Institute of Fundraising and Charity Finance Group.

Widow says hospice ended life without permission

Edinburgh News

A widow  today accused medics of robbing her of her final days with her terminally ill husband after they put him on a controversial end of life pathway without telling her.

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