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Jules Goodger volunteers on the ward Saint Francis Hospice Essex,

On The Frontline

13 November 2020

“By volunteering, I’m helping hospice nurses, and in turn the NHS”

Jules Goodger volunteers on the ward Saint Francis Hospice Essex, serving meals to the hospice’s patients. Here she tells us what it’s been like to volunteer during the pandemi...

St Christopher's ECHO

Hospice care stories

12 November 2020

How a hospice used ECHO to reach care homes

Gill Early and Tom Tanner from St Christopher’s Hospice in south east London write about the benefits of hosting Project ECHO sessions to support local care homes throughout the ...

Remembrance Day, St Michael's Hospice.

11 November 2020

Preserving the precious memories of World War II veterans

To mark Remembrance Day, we’re sharing the story of former RAF member Eric, who took part in a special audio project for St Michael’s Hospice in Hereford.

John, supported by St Michael's Hospice, Harrogate.

10 November 2020

Supporting older veterans with companionship

Saint Michael’s Hospice in Harrogate runs a special volunteer-led project to help reduce isolation for people using their hospice and bereavement support services. In the last fe...

Selina Rogers, Urgent Care, St Luke's Plymouth.

On The Frontline

06 November 2020

“The second lockdown will be tough, but we’ll keep going for our patients”

Selina Rogers is a Healthcare Assistant with the Urgent Care Service run by St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth in partnership with Marie Curie.

06 November 2020

Developing a counselling service for people in the pandemic

Hazel Wilcock is a Senior Counsellor at St Ann’s Hospice in Greater Manchester. Here she tells ehospice about developing a psychological support service to reach more people duri...