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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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As part of Hospice Care Week, we're helping hospices engage with their local representative, helping them better understand how hospices support people at the end of their lives. Pictured: Vicky Ford MP at Farleigh Hospice
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Politicians visit hospices for Hospice Care Week

As part of Hospice Care Week, we're helping hospices engage with their local representative, helping them better understand how hospices support people at the end of their lives. ...
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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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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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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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