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For Carers Week, Mariska shares her experience of being a carer

31 May 2023

Mariska’s story: how I became a carer

As a school employee, Mariska felt heart-broken by the lack of support available when she had to start caring for her child. This is her experience of being a carer.

Kate Redding, Corporate Partnerships Manager at Hospice UK with Matt Link, Estate Manager, West Horsley Place and Judy Young, local volunteer.

16 May 2023

Hospice UK and National Garden Scheme sow sunflower joy

Hospice UK and the National Garden Scheme will share some sunflower joy across the country during Gardens and Health Week in 2023.

“It was hard to grieve and look after the kids – but my workplace was amazing, their support and understanding of the changes I needed to make at work to be able to keep moving forward was vital."

10 May 2023

Emma's story: 'it was hard to grieve and look after the kids'

As a Royal Marine, losing her husband was always on Emma’s radar. But his death from cancer turned everything upside down…and led her to a new profession. This is Emma’s #Dyi...

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08 May 2023

Dying Matters Awareness Week is here

It's Dying Matters Awareness Week - how are you going to get involved?

Rubina’s story: how dying mattered at work for me

08 May 2023

Rubina’s story: how dying mattered at work for me

Losing both of her parents prompted Rubina to change both her mindset and conditions for her colleagues. This is her #DyingMattersAtWork story.

Sally-Ann's #DyingMattersAtWork story

08 May 2023

‘I was back to work in just three days’

Being given just three days compassionate leave following the death of your father might seem inconceivable to most, but that’s exactly what happened to Sally-Ann.