Hospice help line needs more staff
Echo
A new phone line at St Luke’s Hospice in Basildon, which is taking the weight off overstretched A&E departments, is proving so successful the service is having to recruit more staff.
We can’t do it without you – the impact of volunteers on UK hospices
EAPC blog
Dr Ros Scott, voluntary sector consultant and honorary research fellow, University of Dundee, reflects on the impact of hospice volunteers.
Christopher Biggins announced as celebrity ambassador for Haven House children’s hospice
Wanstead & Woodford Green Guardian
Haven House Children’s Hospice in Woodford Green has announced that Christopher Biggins is to be its new celebrity ambassador.
Conference told that downbanding staff is ‘scourge’ of health service
Nursing Times
Union members have voted to investigate the practice of downbanding nurses and other health service workers by trusts looking to make financial savings.
From across ehospice editions:
Auditor General’s palliative care report – PCV made the right call
Aussies sought for Alzheimer’s-related clinical trial
Government of Canada supports seniors’ health and well-being
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