Daily News Roundup – 29 November 2013

Categories: In The Media.

Prime Minister David Cameron supports Save Our Hospice campaign

Lancaster Guardian

The Prime Minister has thrown his weight behind the #SaveOurHospice campaign, which aims to raise half a million pounds toward running costs for St John’s Hospice.

Hospice chief clarifies reasons for leaving

On The Wight

Following speculation that Tina Harris was asked to leave, the outgoing chief executive has made a statmenet confirming that it was her decision and does not relate to the changes at the hospice.

Arthur Rank Hospice accused of “greed” over £7 million plan to improve end of life care by moving to Cambridge countryside

Cambridge News

The hospice faces opposition from villagers over the new site’s green belt status, with one councillor even saying she was “ashamed” of the hospice for its “greed”.

Jeremy Hunt: Britain’s G8 dementia summit is first step in tackling global problem

The Telegraph

“With advances in medical science, the commitment of governments and a willingness to change attitudes, we can be the generation that beats dementia,” says Hunt.

NCVO calls for ‘regulated period’ in lobbying bill to be reduced from 12 to six months

Third Sector

The umbrella body says charities will not be able to predict when activity would come under the period before an election during which campaigning would be restricted.

Red Cross starts ‘personalised’ fundraising scheme

Civil Society

The British Red Cross has launched a new fundraising scheme, inspired by crowdfunding, where donors choose a specific Red Cross project to support, and receive regular updates on its success.

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