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Husband Andy and wife Gill together at Ellenor
Hospice care stories

How hospice care helped one man care for the wife Alzheimer's was taking away

Gill has Stage 6 Alzheimer’s; for Andy, it meant the loss of their old life together.
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Alison Steadman and Hospice UK at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
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'The hospice were there for her': in conversation with Alison Steadman

Join beloved actor Alison Steadman in conversation with Hospice UK’s Director of Income Generation, Catherine Bosworth, at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025.
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hospice patient receiving rehabilitation care at garden house
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"Maybe there is some purpose to life in the end" - Roger's experience with Garden House Hospice care

Roger Russell is 92 and lives with his wife Valerie in Hitchin. As well as his role as devoted husband of 69 years, Roger has been Val’s primary carer for the last five years - c...
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children's hospice patient holding rabbit
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Connecting families through nature, animals and play

A recent family day out at Hobbledown Adventure Park brought together 17 families for an experience filled with nature, fun and making memories.
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Childrens hospice patient and his mum
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Breaking the stigma of children’s hospice care.

A mum whose son lives with a rare genetic condition is sharing their story to help break the stigma of children’s hospice care.
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Primrose Hospice volunteer Paul
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From patient to volunteer: Paul's story

Paul Whitehouse kindly volunteers his time every week to run a popular art group for patients at Primrose Hospice.
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A young volunteer at Saint Francis Hospice
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Supporting people as a volunteer counsellor is so rewarding

Ellie Kadir, 27, is in the second year of her degree in integrative counselling. Here she shares why volunteering as a counsellor at Saint Francis Hospice is so rewarding.
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