Daily News Roundup – 2 December 2013

Categories: In The Media.

Liverpool Care Pathway being ‘rebranded’ not axed

The Telegraph

Doctors who led criticism of the Liverpool Care Pathway say new draft guidance outlining a replacement scheme will perpetuate many of its worst practices.

Mobile working: why healthcare staff should be better connected

The Guardian

From allowing remote access to medical records, to helping professionals engage their patients, mobile working has revolutionised the way staff at the John Taylor Hospice provide care.

Hospice gets maritime themed facelift

Dorset Echo

A stunning new reception area celebrating Dorset’s Jurassic links has been created at Julia’s House Children’s Hospice.

Long-term future of hospices secured in £6m move

Get Surrey

Woking Hospice is set to relocate to a new multi-million pound 20-bed facility that will cater for patients across north west Surrey, thanks to a loan from Woking Borough Council.

Caring volunteers help patients in own homes

Worcester News

A volunteer scheme has been launched by St Richard’s Hospice in Worcester to offer patients a helping hand at home.

Hospice named Retailer of the Year

Kenilworth Weekly News

The Derbyshire Times Business Award recognises the investment made by Ashgate Hospice in all its 13 shops across the region to increase awareness of the work of the charity and to raise vital funds.

Why caring for carers, as well as patients, is so important

Marie Curie blog

Claire O’Neill, Patients and Families Involvement Development Manager, on offering support to carers, as well as caring for patients.

Spiritual care: challenges in a multicultural and multi-religious society

EAPC blog

Piret Paal, researcher at the Ludwig Maximilians University in Munich, explains the key points discussed at a recent German-speaking conference on multi-religious spirituality and multi-professional spiritual care.

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