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Barry, who lives with COPD Emphysema, explains how North London Hospice's music therapy and breathlessness and fatigue groups have helped him realise that life is still there for living
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How Barry lives with COPD Emphysema

Barry, who lives with COPD Emphysema, explains how North London Hospice's music therapy and breathlessness and fatigue groups have helped him realise that life is still there for l...
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During Carol's two week stay at Trinity Hospice in Blackpool, she received a very special surprise. Find out how staff made this possible and created memories for her and her daughter
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Surprise! How Trinity Hospice made special memories for Carol

During Carol's two week stay at Trinity Hospice in Blackpool, she received a very special surprise. Find out how staff made this possible and created memories for her and her daugh...
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We hear from Graham about his volunteer role at Thames Hospice, and how it’s given meaning and fulfilment to the twilight of his gardening career.
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‘It’s like one big family – I love coming in to volunteer at Thames Hospice’

We hear from Graham about his volunteer role at Thames Hospice, and how it’s given meaning and fulfilment to the twilight of his gardening career.
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As a valued volunteer at Myton’s Inpatient Unit, Surjit helps offer Advance Care Planning to patients and their families
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Surjit’s Story: volunteering in Advance Care Planning

Surjit is one of the amazing people who make hospice care what it is. We find out why she volunteers in her local hospice after a rewarding career as a GP.
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Calley-Anne’s work in her role as Activities Coordinator at The Myton Hospices means she has an important part to play in patients’ wellbeing
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Calley’s Story: why I work at a hospice

Calley-Anne’s work in her role as Activities Coordinator at The Myton Hospices means she has an important part to play in patients’ wellbeing.
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In the 14 years that Karen has worked in a hospice, she's seen huge leaps forward in attitudes towards hospice care – thanks to the dedication and compassion of the people she works with
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Karen’s story: ‘The difference we can make is incredible’

Since Karen has worked in a hospice, she's seen huge leaps forward in attitudes towards hospice care – thanks to the dedication and compassion of her colleagues.
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Mohammed Rahman is a Community Connector for Keech Hospice. He’s a man on mission: to destigmatise hospice care in the local South Asian community
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Bridging the gap: the Community Connector on a mission

Mohammed Rahman is a Community Connector for Keech Hospice. He’s a man on mission: to destigmatise hospice care in the local South Asian community.
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