Catherine Doe was inspired to write a poem for palliative care nursing staff in memory of her mother, Christine Douglas, who worked as a speech therapist for the NHS for over 30 years.
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Tales from the garden by Jocelyn Armitage
Well it was a rainy old day but Jackie came in to do a bit of work which was great. At last some proper weeding on the raised beds! Of course, she has been doing piece work at home, shredding lavender. More of that later.
Carers in Lockdown
As Carers Week draws to a close we have been reflecting on the impact of coronavirus on family members and friends who care for our patients at home.
Our community, our heroes
Nothing can ever quite prepare you for the crisis that we have seen developing over the past weeks, our lives have changed and will probably never be quite the same again.
Read Life Magazine
Life Magazine – Issue 43 – Summer 2024
- See the beautiful new St Michael’s Ward, which has been refurbished into a modern, colourful and comfortable new space thanks to your donations
- Learn about the theatre and music sessions that Dementia Wellbeing East London hosted for people with dementia, get the latest from our Five Sisters charity shops and more Hospice news
- Stories from St Joseph’s: find out what inspired supporter Cynthia to take on a tandem skydive in memory of her Mum, why a team from viral restaurant Flat Iron Steak took on the Hackney Half marathon for the Hospice, and how a donated iPad helped a patient to communicate their wish to die at home
- Read ‘Tim Tams and Wood Chippings’, a brilliant account of a day spent in our gardens written by Director of Finance, Facilities and IT, David French
- Meet our friendly Reception team, the first faces you’ll see at the Hospice, for a jam-packed Day in the Life
- Plus, you’ll read stories from our Day Hospice, see how much our inaugural Spring Ball raised, and much more!
