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Smartwatch

24 March 2020

Could a smartwatch help to detect dementia?

British researchers are working on groundbreaking technology that could detect early signs of dementia before symptoms start to show. We spoke to Carol Routledge, Alzheimer Researc...

Isabel Hospice

23 March 2020

Hospice wins award for helping people with learning disabilities

Isabel Hospice in Welwyn Garden City has been awarded a Purple Star award for their work improving the lives of people with learning disabilities, and their carers.

Bereavement counsellor and young girl

20 March 2020

How to support a bereaved child on Mother’s Day

For children and young people who have lost their mum, Mother's Day can be a stark reminder of life without them. Sally Roberts, a Children’s Worker at Birmingham St Mary’s Hos...

Wedding in hospice

19 March 2020

Couple say ‘I Do’ at hospice in midst of Coronavirus pandemic

As the coronavirus outbreak continues across the country, staff at Compton Care in Wolverhampton rallied together to help one couple say ‘I do.’

Hospice

18 March 2020

Virtual tour of hospice eases patient fear

St Helena Hospice in Colchester has produced a virtual tour of the hospice facilities to help ease any fears people may have before visiting.

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16 March 2020

"Mum felt the love from the hospice straight away"

Donna reflects on the care her mother received from St Catherine’s Hospice in Crawley, and the difference it made to her and her family.