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Darren Evans and family

17 July 2020

Recording memories for the future

A new app will allow people approaching the end of life to post messages and videos for their family and friends to view after they’ve died.

St Catherines Hospice

15 July 2020

“Hospice bereavement support gave me the courage to enjoy life again”

Hospice bereavement group has helped a local man find his smile again following the death of his wife.

Jill Thornton

Hospice care stories

10 July 2020

"Our job is to help people when they feel their spirit’s crushed”

Jill Thornton is the Lead Chaplain at Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care in Surrey. Here she tells us about making sure patients and staff don’t feel alone during the pandemic.

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.

Tyrone Lewis credit Penny4

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.