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Understanding Carers’ Rights

November 10th, 2020

In the UK there are estimated to be 6.5 million people caring for a loved one, relative, friend or neighbour….

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Inpatient Unit Refurb – What A Difference

October 27th, 2020

At the start of 2020 our Hospice had one key project in mind: to update our Inpatient Unit with a…

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This Is What It Takes – The Physical Side Of Palliative Care

October 5th, 2020

At our Hospice, we often talk about the amazing care our staff provide for our patients. Elizabeth Palfreman, our Head…

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This Is What It Takes – The Emotional Investment Of Palliative Care

October 5th, 2020

At our Hospice, we often talk about the amazing care our staff provide for our patients. Elizabeth Palfreman, our Head…

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This Is What It Takes – The Spiritual Side Of Palliative Care

October 5th, 2020

In the Catholic Church, we don’t actually get a whole lot of choice in our assignments. The Hospice was assigned…

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Dancing With Dolores Through Terminal Care

September 23rd, 2020

James Holyfield is a former English teacher who was awarded an MBE for his services towards helping creating NVQs (National…

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Caring For Those With Alzheimer’s & Dementia

September 17th, 2020

According to Alzheimer’s Disease International someone in the world develops dementia every 3 seconds. Here at our Hospice between 2018…

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What Makes St. John’s Hospice Special

August 28th, 2020

Here at St. John’s Hospice we take great pride in the essential palliative care we deliver to our patients –…

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August 27th, 2020

The impact of COVID-19 is being felt across the charity sector, and unfortunately, St John’s Hospice is no different. Following…

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