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Dr Cathy Gleeson

On The Frontline

09 July 2020

“We’re still here to do our very best for patients and families”

Dr Cathy Gleeson works at St Catherine's Hospice in Crawley. Here she shares her reflections of what it’s been like caring for people during COVID-19.

Kat Wright

08 July 2020

Reflections from a redeployed healthcare assistant

Kat Wright tells about being redeployed during the pandemic at Beaumond House Hospice Care.

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08 July 2020

Marie Curie announces plans for day to reflect on those bereaved during lockdown

End of life charity Marie Curie has announced plans for a day to reflect on the people who have become bereaved during the lockdown period.

Homeless centre

07 July 2020

Coronavirus and hostel living

Niamh Brophy from St Ann's Hospice and Alison Colclough from St Luke's Hospice, write about the challenges of delivering end of life care to homeless people during the Covid-19 pan...

Patient and healthcare worker

03 July 2020

Care homes & Covid-19: “The biggest impact is on mental health”

Khadija Kachra, manager of Bromley Park Care Centre on the Kent-London border, tells ehospice about the long term impact of the Covid-19 crisis on her staff and residents.

03 July 2020

Hospice UK provides new home for Gold Standards Framework

Hospice UK joins forces and provides a new home for The Gold Standards Framework.