Near 50% rise in ‘avoidable’ admissions swamps NHS
Nursing Times
The number of emergency hospital admissions for conditions that could be avoided has risen 48% in 12 years, according to a new report.
Top tips for making the most of charity auctions
The Guardian – voluntary sector network
In the runup to end-of-year events it is important for charities to do all they can to maximise their fundraising potential.
It’s time to join the FRSB
Civil Society blog
It’s not going to go away. It’s time to join the Fundraising Standards Board and show that self-regulation works, says Celina Ribeiro.
Breast cancer patients reveal effect of disease on their self-esteem and sex life
The Independent
One in two breast cancer survivors under the age of 55 say their sex lives have suffered as a result the disease and its treatment, a survey by Macmillan Cancer Support has found.
‘Ban eco-coffins’ says bereavement services boss
Birmingham Mail
Gordon Hull, head of bereavement services at Solihull Council, has told local funeral directors that caskets made of organic material such as banana leaf, water hyacinth or recycled paper should be barred.
X Factor judge drops into baby hospice to surprise staff and families
Nuneaton News
Singer, songwriter and TV judge Gary Barlow surprised staff at Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice, on the outskirts of Bedworth, when he showed up on the doorstep for a surprise visit.
A list for living, not a bucket list
BBC News
Many people now make bucket lists. The BBC’s Helen Fawkes explores the experiences people want before they die, and her own “list for living”.
Hospice Care Week
Myton Hospice launch care at home
Leamington Observer
A new care service offering patients more choice has been launched by The Myton Hospices. Myton at Home was officially unveiled on Monday October 7, to coincide with the first day of National Hospice Care Week.
Why we want government to stay committed to hospice care
Marie Curie blog
Richard Meade, head of policy and public affairs, Scotland, writes about the importance of the charity’s work in talking to the government and devolved administrations across the UK about hospice care.
Funds plan for St Columba’s Hospice revamp
Edinburgh News
Actor Tam Dean Burn talks about his experience of St Columba’s Hospice, who cared for his mother.
‘The staff are so kind and bring a smile to your face’
Kent Online
A man diagnosed with terminal cancer has spoken about how the care shown by hospice staff means he can die in peace.
Tunstall ASDA’s glass box man is trapped with a snake
This is Staffordshire
Fundrasier Richard Stonier spent yesterday enclosed in a glass box with the snake as part of his bid to raise money for the Blurton-based Douglas Macmillan Hospice. The 29-year-old was also visited by a tarantula, a chameleon and bearded dragons.
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