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Professor Max Watson
Press Release

Professor Max Watson recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

Professor Max Watson, Director of Project ECHO at Hospice UK, has been awarded an MBE for his contribution to palliative care medicine.
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We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Mick Thorpe, a Vice President of Hospice UK.
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Hospice UK pays tribute to Mick Thorpe

We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Mick Thorpe, a Vice President of Hospice UK.
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Hospice UK
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Hospice UK launches new strategy and refreshed brand 

Hospice UK today launches its new five-year strategy along with a refreshed brand, setting out its vision for hospice care for all who need it, for now and forever.
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Helen Simmons Hospice Thought Leadership
Hospice Thought Leadership

Challenging traditional views of hospice

Helen Simmons, Chief Executive at St Christopher's Hospice, explains how she and her team are challenging perceptions of hospice care in their local community, and explores what th...
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A selection of the best adult and childrens' books to read to help with death, dying and grief
Dying Matters

Dr. Lucy Pain's books (and more) to help talk about dying

A Dying Matters Awareness Week selection of the best books, podcasts and films to help us talk about death, dying and grief, from Palliative Medicine Consultant, Dr. Lucy Pain.
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Dr Lucy Pain: why the way we talk about Dying Matters
Dying Matters

Dr. Lucy Pain: why the way we talk about Dying Matters

Palliative Medicine Consultant Dr Lucy Pain describes her experience of using language about death and dying, and explains why good, honest communication is so important.
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