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Roy Setchell

Hospice care stories

19 June 2020

“Unburdening my feelings was an incredible comfort"

Roy Setchell tells us about the importance of reaching out for help when things are tough, and encouraging other men to do the same.

Learning Disability Week

18 June 2020

Caring for people with a learning disability

People with a learning disability frequently experience inadequate end of life care. Gemma Allen from Mary Stevens Hospice tells us about changing this.

Katie Hart

18 June 2020

On the frontline: “Patients feel robbed of time with their families, I’m here to reassure them”

Katie Hart has been a nurse at Wigan & Leigh Hospice since 2017. As a member of the Hospice Nurse Specialist team she cares for some of the most vulnerable patients in the comm...

Always with you

17 June 2020

Hospice creates gifts to help people feel connected during Covid-19

Like other hospices around the country, when the Covid-19 outbreak began The Myton Hospices in Warwickshire had to make the difficult decision to limit visitors. This led the hospi...

Sam Perkins Book Cover

17 June 2020

Former triathlete with MND stars in book to support hospice

This Sunday is Global Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Awareness Day. To mark the day, Nottinghamshire Hospice shares the story of patient and supporter Sam Perkins, a former triathlete...

ellenor

16 June 2020

Care and support for every stage of life

Sam Warwicker’s nine-year-old son, Harry Woodgate, has cerebral palsy with additional complex health needs. ellenor in Kent have been supporting the family since Harry was very y...