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The Treetops Rapid Response Unit

Hospice care stories

08 October 2020

How hospices make a difference: Treetops Rapid Response Unit

Treetops Hospice Care in Derbyshire has launched a new Rapid Response Nurse service, to support more patients in the local community.

Joanne, St Ann’s Hospice

08 October 2020

Addressing the needs of Manchester’s homeless population

Joanne Brown from St Ann’s Hospice tells us about setting up a service for people experiencing homelessness in Greater Manchester.

Tom, waving to his daughter Poppy at St Luke's Hospice in Plymouth

Hospice care stories

07 October 2020

How hospices make a difference: Tom and Jess

When little Poppy Hammond of Tavistock had to forego cuddles with daddy Tom, 31, because the two-year-old’s suspected COVID-19 symptoms meant it wasn’t safe for her or her moth...

John Mozley, 74, receives flowers Treetops Hospice Care.

07 October 2020

Hospice delivers flowers and cake to patients shielding during pandemic

John Mozley, 74, is amongst fifty terminally ill patients who have been receiving flowers as part of their ongoing weekly support from Treetops Hospice Care.

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07 October 2020

Respite breaks lead to less doctor visits, study finds

Respite breaks reduce stress and lead to fewer visits to the doctor for parents of terminally ill children, a new study has found.

Adil, who attends the Young Adults sessions at St Christopher's Hospice

Hospice care stories

06 October 2020

How hospices make a difference: Adil's story

Adil has been attending the Young Adults sessions at St Christopher’s Hospice in south east London since early 2019.