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Jill Thornton

Hospice care stories

10 July 2020

"Our job is to help people when they feel their spirit’s crushed”

Jill Thornton is the Lead Chaplain at Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care in Surrey. Here she tells us about making sure patients and staff don’t feel alone during the pandemic.

Dr Cathy Gleeson

On The Frontline

09 July 2020

“We’re still here to do our very best for patients and families”

Dr Cathy Gleeson works at St Catherine's Hospice in Crawley. Here she shares her reflections of what it’s been like caring for people during COVID-19.

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08 July 2020

Marie Curie announces plans for day to reflect on those bereaved during lockdown

End of life charity Marie Curie has announced plans for a day to reflect on the people who have become bereaved during the lockdown period.

Kat Wright

08 July 2020

Reflections from a redeployed healthcare assistant

Kat Wright tells about being redeployed during the pandemic at Beaumond House Hospice Care.

Homeless centre

07 July 2020

Coronavirus and hostel living

Niamh Brophy from St Ann's Hospice and Alison Colclough from St Luke's Hospice, write about the challenges of delivering end of life care to homeless people during the Covid-19 pan...

Patient and healthcare worker

03 July 2020

Care homes & Covid-19: “The biggest impact is on mental health”

Khadija Kachra, manager of Bromley Park Care Centre on the Kent-London border, tells ehospice about the long term impact of the Covid-19 crisis on her staff and residents.