The key to improved end of life care
HSJ
Partnerships that work hold the key to improving care for patients approaching the end of their life, says Peter Nightingale, national clinical lead for end of life care for the Royal College of GPs and Marie Curie Cancer Care.
‘Palliative’ or ‘end of life’? Why it is important to say the right words
The Guardian
A new project aims to improve the communication between those who give palliative and end of life care are and those who receive it.
Research programme will help improve care
Marie Curie blog
Dr Sabine Best, Head of Research, on the annual Marie Curie Cancer Care Research Programme, which funds high-quality research with the potential to improve care for people with terminal illnesses.
New name as hospice aims to widen work with families
The Cumberland News and Star
Eden House Children’s Hospice in Carlisle is being rebranded as Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice.
TV star Noel Edmonds gives his backing to Bristol hospice
Bristol Post
Noel Edmonds visited St Peter’s Hospice in Brentry, when he met patients, staff and volunteers.
Sweet theme for hospice revamp
Blackpool Gazette
A major new phase of redevelopment at Blackpool’s Brian House children’s hospice involves redecorating the kitchen in the style of a traditional sweetshop.
Older cancer patients in UK ‘written off’, charity warns
BBC News
Some cancer patients are being “written off” as too old for treatment, a charity has warned.
Top tips: how to make a blog work for your charity
The Guardian – voluntary sector network
With over 1 million views under her belt, the digital officer at Mind shares her advice on maximising the power of blogging.
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