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“We were expecting our little boy to die”: the toddler who is defying all odds

Proud parents whose toddler is defying the odds have spoken of the invaluable care and support their family receives from East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
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How a hospice's Clinical Nurse Specialist helped Jean stay at home

When Jean Godden needed help to manage the side effects of radiotherapy, she was referred to Birmingham Hospice’s Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team for help.
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Anthony's sister Karlet tells the story of how St Ann’s Hospice helped bring Christmas Day forward for the whole family to make some special memories together before he died
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Anthony's Christmas Day in October

Anthony's sister Karlet tells the story of how St Ann’s Hospice helped bring Christmas Day forward for the whole family to make some special memories together before he died.
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Hospices are places where memories are created, and families come together, at important festive celebrations. Read these heartwarming stories, shared by hospice staff
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13 unforgettable holiday memories from hospices across the UK

Hospices are places where memories are created, and families come together, at important festive celebrations. Read these heartwarming stories, shared by hospice staff.
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In December 2023, with just days left to live, primary school teacher Alice moved to Fair Havens Hospice in Essex, where the family were able to spend one last Christmas together
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Alice's Last Christmas at Fair Havens Hospice

In December 2022, with just days left to live, primary school teacher Alice moved to Fair Havens Hospice in Essex, where the family were able to spend one last Christmas together.
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Parliamentarians attend pop-up Hospice Care Week shop event
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Parliamentarians attend pop-up Hospice Care Week shop event

MPs attended Hospice UK’s special parliamentary event on Thursday 10 October in support of Hospice Care Week.
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