‘Home-brewed morphine’ made possible
BBC News
Scientists have figured out how to brew morphine using the same kit used to make beer at home.
David Cameron has boosted dementia awareness but more needs to be done
The Guardian
The fact that one million people have become Dementia Friends is excellent, but it remains to be seen how they are changing attitudes and understanding.
Young people from Derian House Hospice star in films
Lancashire Evening Post
The children’s hospice is set to feature in a series of documentaries aimed at highlighting issues faced by young people with a life-limiting condition as they progress into adulthood.
Mum Alison Frear thanks Milton hospice for the care of her daughter Sammy
Cambridge News
A grieving mum has told of the “absolutely amazing” support her family was given by East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices during the end of life care of her severely disabled teenage daughter Sammy.
New cancer support service launching in Bolton needs your help
Bolton News
Macmillan Cancer Support is launching a brand new cancer information and support service in Bolton, which will open at Giles House at Bolton Hospice in June.
New home for Plymouth’s St Luke’s Hospice
Plymouth Herald
St Luke’s Hospice has moved its community based services to a refurbished office building in Crownhill.
Marie Curie Nurse honored with Daily Record Hero accolade
Marie Curie blog
Dumfries and Galloway based Marie Curie Nurse, Liz Grieve, was honoured with a top award at a star-studded Daily Record Our Heroes Awards ceremony in Glasgow on Friday night.
Patients at Nottinghamshire Hospice get arty with iPads
Nottingham Post
With a £4,000 grant from bank Santander buying five iPads, art software and a printer for the centre, Nottinghamshire Hospice patients’ artwork now hangs on the walls.
From across ehospice editions:
Hospice and palliative care in Taiwan
Very first Portuguese Paediatric Palliative Care Meeting to take place in Lisbon this October
First online resource to help primary teachers support bereaved pupils launching on Thursday
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