Poor lung cancer care hinders survival, say experts
BBC News
The UK Lung Cancer Coalition said a lack of access to specialist teams and poor awareness about the disease were among the major problems.
Ovarian cancer death rates drop 20% in a decade
The Guardian
Official figures show 8.8 deaths per 100,000 women in 2010, down from 11.2 in 2001.
Also see our ehospice article about the predicted drop in cancer death rates, including ovarian cancer.
Innovation and diversity are essential for the future success of the voluntary sector
The Guardian – voluntary sector network
Neil McIntosh has worked in the voluntary sector for over 30 years. As he retires he reflects on what success means for charities.
Trustee payment: When is it right to remunerate?
Third Sector
As the trustee payment debate rumbles on, Stephen Cook asks how many charities actually do it and Mathew Little hears four of them give their reasons for paying board members.
Also see our ehospice article last month about Should trustees be paid?
Helping people to choose where they die while cutting time spent by social care and health professionals on admin
Community Care
Blog from Palliative Care Coordination Centre manager Heather McBeth.
Runners flock to Sunderland hospice Turkey Trot
Sunderland Echo
St Benedict’s Hospice held its second annual Turkey Trot at the weekend.
Havens Hospice nurse to keep job despite Facebook tirade
Southend Standard
A hospice nurse who made inappropriate comments on Facebook has kept her job after apologising.
Ilkley father’s plea to help ‘fantastic’ Martin House Children’s Hospice
Wharfedale Observer
A father who lost his son to a degenerative illness is urging people to support the hospice that is helping his family.
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