Nurses too busy to speak to dying patients in their final hours
The Telegraph
Doctors and nurses are too busy to speak to dying patients on hospital wards while many of the terminally ill keep quiet because they don’t want to be a burden, a report warns.
Older gay people still experience prejudice from care staff
The Guardian – social care network
In some cases older LGBT people in sheltered housing and care homes have hidden their sexuality.
Competition guidance stalls amid lack of evidence of benefit to patients
Health Service Journal
NHS England has delayed the publication of its choice and competition framework amid a “paucity of evidence” of the benefit to patients.
Lamb calls for cross-party talks on NHS
Health Service Journal
Health minister Norman Lamb said the financial pressures on the NHS meant a “national conversation” was needed about how it could be sustainable over the coming years.
‘The problems posed by the lobbying bill are not completely solved’
The Guardian – voluntary sector network
Though government has said new lobbying rules will not apply to charities, the committee stage revealed some worrying attitudes.
Debate over tax relief means the climate for charity retail has turned chilly
The Guardian – voluntary sector network
Proposals from the Welsh Assembly government could cut charity incomes by driving charity shops out of town.
An artistic way to grieve with Farleigh’s Hospice
The Enquirer
Bereaved children came together to showcase their latest art project at a local hospice this week.
A Christmas greeting from hospice
Isle of Man Today
Hospice Isle of Man is going to try to raise money before Christmas with its own e-Christmas card.
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