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Little Isla lives with a diagnosis of Gorlin Syndrome and has undergone years of treatment. Her mum, Gemma, tells us how ellenor Hospice make an unbelievable difference to family life.
Hospice care stories

'Just brilliant': how one hospice is bringing a smile to 4-year-old Isla

Little Isla lives with a diagnosis of Gorlin Syndrome and has undergone years of treatment. Her mum, Gemma, tells us how ellenor Hospice makes an unbelievable difference to family ...
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From GP to hospice doctor: how grant funding transformed Katie’s career
Grants

From GP to hospice doctor: how grant funding transformed Katie’s career

Thanks to Wolfson Professional Development funding, Katie realised her passion for palliative care, retraining from a GP to a Specialty Hospice Doctor with a Diploma in Palliative ...
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‘It gave me back my confidence’: how an MCF hospice bursary made a huge difference
Grants

‘It gave me back my confidence’: how an MCF hospice bursary inspired Alison

Thanks to an MCF Bursary for Hospice Staff, Alison regained her confidence at work after a spell of long-term sick leave. She explains how it’s made an impact on her life and on ...
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Fundraiser Chris Verney received a new professional development grant from the Masonic Charitable Foundation.
Grants

‘Fresh perspectives, new ideas’: how an MCF bursary helped Chris’s career

Fundraiser Chris Verney received a new professional development grant from the Masonic Charitable Foundation. He explains its huge potential - and how it's helping his colleagues a...
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Palliative care doctor, author and Hospice UK supporter, Kathryn Mannix, explains how dying is a process (image credit Craig Fordham)
Dying Matters

Dying is not as bad as you're expecting

Palliative care doctor, author and Hospice UK supporter, Kathryn Mannix, explains how dying is a process - and one that is much more gentle than we imagine.
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Christian, from Honduras, wanted to return home to spend his final days with his mother. Read how North London Hospice pulled out all the stops to help him achieve his dying wish.
Hospice care stories

Flying home: how one hospice helped Christian get back to his family

Christian, from Honduras, wanted to return home to spend his final days with his mother. Read how North London Hospice pulled out all the stops to help him achieve his dying wish.
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