New scanner installed at Worcester hospice
Evesham Journal
Patients at St Richard’s Hospice in Worcester hospice will no longer face long trips to hospital for ultrasound scans thanks to a generous grant by a Pershore organisation.
Tributes paid to former chairman of Francis House hospice Robin Wood
Wharfedale Observer
Robin Wood only recently retired from the chairmanship of the board of trustees in July 2014 after serving 22 years.
Show-stopping gardens planned for Hillington hospice site
Pro Landscaper
Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House is set to have some show-stopping gardens at its Hillington site thanks to a local company which will be exhibiting at 2015 Chelsea and Hampton Court flower shows.
Hospice chief warns against assisted suicide for youngsters
The Times [Subscription needed]
The legalisation of assisted suicide would put “an unburdenable load” on sick youngsters and their parents, the medical director of Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) has warned.
More district nurses needed to reduce hospital admissions
Nursing Standard [registration required]
District nurses are urgently needed to allow more patients to die at home and reduce hospital admissions, a leading palliative care expert has told MPs.
Winter lecture series: a reflection on uniting love and skill in the art of human caring
Marie Curie blog
Last week Marie Curie – along with the Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care (SPPC) – hosted the first lecture of its new winter lecture series.
A selection of stories from the international editions of ehospice today…
Josaab Foundation plans one of Egypt’s very first hospice buildings
ehospice International
Josaab Foundation in Egypt is building one of the very first stationary hospices in the country.
Dr Jack Jagwe of Hospice Africa Uganda receives Presidential Award for his contribution to palliative care
ehospice International
On 9 October 2014, Dr Jack Jagwe received a Presidential Award from President Museveni of Uganda, for his contribution to palliative care in the country.
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