Daily News Roundup – 21 January 2014

Categories: In The Media.

Care minister “determined” to introduce free end of life social care

Community Care

Care Minister Norman Lamb has given his personal backing to free end of life social care, but said he could not yet commit the government to the measure.

Thames Hospicecare reflects approach to patient care with rebrand courtesy of Silk Pearce

The Drum

In order to better reflect its professional and patient-centred approach, Thames Hospicecare has worked with Silk Pearce on a rebranding initiative, including new name, logo, visual identity, and marketing materials.

St Clare Hospice launches Hospice at Home service

Harlow Star

A new service offering care to those who wish die at home has been officially launched by St Clare Hospice.

Wales’ first hospice for children celebrates 15 years of love and care

Wales Online

As it celebrates its 15th anniversary, Ty Hafan looks back at the 585 families their dedicated staff have been able to help so far.

The rising cost of dying

Daily Mail

The average cost of dying – including funeral, burial or cremation and state administration – stands at £7,622, having risen by 7.1% in the past year, a study claims.

Why did the Charity Commission lobby against its own sector?

Civil Society blog

Last week, the Charity Commission’s surprise intervention on the lobbying bill caused much disconcertion within the charity sector. Alex Massey, senior policy officer at Acevo, explains why.

Sector independence “undervalued and under threat” says Independence Panel

Civil Society

The independence of the voluntary sector is “undervalued and under serious threat”, according to a report published today.

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