220 results for 'verification of death'

Archie Vasiliou
News

“The hardest thing is when someone breaks down and I can’t hug them”

Archie Vasiliou’s role as a healthcare assistant for St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth sees him visiting patients who need urgent care in their homes. We spoke to Archie about the new...
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because Amelia knew the path and progress of her grandad’s disease – which play therapy gave her – she was calm, accepting, and resilient. And able to make those memories with her grandad in the final days and weeks of his life.”
Hospice care stories

How play therapy helped 10-year-old Amelia overcome grief

10-year-old Amelia tragically lost both her dad and grandad in quick succession. Play therapy has helped her deal with her experiences of deep grief and bereavement.
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Toby Porter, CEO designate of Hospice UK
Press Release

Hospice UK announces new Chief Executive

Hospice UK has announced today (29 June 2022) the appointment of Toby Porter as its new Chief Executive.
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Why Linda planned her own end of life celebration
Dying Matters

Why Linda planned her own end of life celebration

Before she sadly died in March 2023, Linda explained her approach to reaching the end of life, including why she decided to organise a ‘celebration of life’ instead of a tradit...
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In 2017, Alan was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). His wife Hazel discusses how the hospice stepped in to play an important role in Alan's end of life care.
Dying Matters

Alan, Me and MND, Part 2: end of life

In 2017, Alan was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). His wife Hazel discusses how the hospice stepped in to play an important role in Alan's end of life care.
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An older woman looks at the camera with plants in the background
Dying Matters

Your stories - Lucy and Heather

When Lucy lost her wife, she had to process her grief and learn how to live as a trans person on her own. This is her story.
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