Daily News Roundup – 16 April 2013

Categories: In The Media.

London Marathon will go ahead as planned, sports minister says

The Guardian

Hugh Robertson says he is absolutely confident London event can be held safely following fatal explosions in Boston.

No.10 meeting held to encourage nominations from charities for honours

Civil Society

The head of the civil service Sir Bob Kerslake met with charities last week to encourage a greater number of diversity of nominations from the voluntary and charitable sectors, particularly for volunteers.

Charities must focus on shared identity as well as individuality

The Guardian – voluntary sector network

What makes a charity individual is important but organisations must also recognise areas where shared goals can improve outcomes

Rachel House children’s hospice care rated ‘very good’

The Courier

Rachel House has been praised by inspectors for its standard of care, following an unannounced inspection in February by Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

Duchess of Cambridge to visit Naomi House children’s hospice in Winchester

Daily Echo

The Duchess of Cambridge is to visit Naomi House on Monday 29 April, in support of Children’s Hospice Week.

Princess Alice Hospice to benefit from £500,000 of government funding

This is Local London

Princess Alice Hospice will benefit from nearly £500,000 from a pot of government funding for improving care environments and settings.

Pendleside Hospice to build new extension

Burnley Express

Pendleside Hospice has been given £130,000 of government cash to expand its services and build a new extension.

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