Major expansion planned at Sheffield’s St Luke’s Hospice
The Star
Sheffield’s St Luke’s Hospice is in discussions to acquire Clifford House, the property next to the hospice’s inpatient unit, to form a new ‘hub’ to accommodate an increase in its activities.
Politicians speak out against new hospice and homes plan for Horndon green belt
Braintree & Witham Times
Politicians this week slammed the choice of a green belt site for Thurrock’s first hospice, St Luke’s, alongside 50 new homes.
Derian bosses back ‘Not Dingy’ hospice campaign
Lancashire Evening Post
Bosses at Derian House Children’s Hospice have joined calls for fairer representation of hospices in the media, following comments made on BBC programmes.
Public backs ‘amazing’ Rowcroft Hospice in row with BBC
Torquay Herald Express
Supporters have leapt to the defence of Rowcroft in Torquay which has criticised the BBC for its portrayal of ‘grotty’ hospices in Eastenders and Casualty.
Palliative and end of life care in nursing
Nursing Times
Ibadete Fetahu reviews Jane Nicol and Brian Nyatanga’s new book ‘Palliative and end of life care in nursing’.
Grantham dad praises hospice for their support after son diagnosed with terminal illness
Grantham Target
A Grantham father has praised the work of a Rainbows Hospice for the support they provided since his son was diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Worcester cancer patient visited by horse
BBC News
Catriona Craig was visited at St Richard’s Hospice by 20-year-old Ed, a horse she has been riding “for a long time” in a trip organised by her husband David and Ed’s owner.
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