Palliative Care News

Grants are being offered by the Gannett Foundation, the charitable arm of the owner of Newsquest Media group, who publish the East London and West Essex Guardian Series.

The challenge kicks off at David Lloyd Cheadle in Royal Crescent, Cheadle Royal, Cheadle at 7am on Sunday, August 10. Sports manager at David Lloyd Cheadle, Gareth Beard, said: "We've been really inspired by the amazing Tour de France and there are many keen cyclists amongst us, so we wanted to harness this enthusiasm and raise much-needed funds ... (more)

NUH doctor says the hospital's emergency department is seeing more terminally ill patients, for whom aggressive interventions may not be the way to go.

In the vast state of Queensland, Australia, access to specialist paediatric services are only available in the capital city of Brisbane, and are limited in regional and remote locations.

STUDENT nurses are being given an insight into the work involved in caring for people at the end of their lives thanks to a Worcester hospice.

Healthcare Improvement Scotland today published its report relating to an unannounced inspection visit to Bethesda Hospice, Stornoway.

The Journal received a call to say beds were being closed and there have been comments on the Journal's Facebook page also alluding to bed and even ward closures.

Martin Paul Pranke, age 41, of Janesville, died Thursday, July 24, 2014, at the Agrace Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Janesville.

Fremont Health Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of four new physicians to its Medical Staff - an OB/GYN, a family physician, a palliative care specialist, and a general surgeon.

CMS Revises Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug Plan Prior Authorization Requirement for Hospices On July 18, 2014, CMS released a revised a memorandum outlining responsibility for drug payments for hospice beneficiaries.

It was the eighth annual Midnight Walk - which is the hospice's biggest fundraiser of the year - though the starting time was made earlier.

Janette Savory is organising a fun day at the Bakers Arms for the 160 appeal. Pictured, left to right, are Kevin Distill, Chris Wilkins, Janette, Kath Kelly and Eddie Hawkins SURVIVOR Janette Savory never required end-of-life support yet her battle with cancer has made her acutely aware of the necessity of hospice care in Swindon.

UNDER 3,000 of the total 124,683 remuneration package paid to the CEO of Milford Care Centre comes from fundraising revenue, the chairman of the charity Bobby Roche confirmed to the Limerick Leader this week.

Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Second Quarter 2014 Chemed Corporation Earnings Conference Call.

MONTREAL, QUE. NOVEMBER 7, 2013 - Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti, head of the Canadian Medical Association, prior to speaking at a symposium on palliative care at the Hotel Marriott in Dorval Thursday, November 7, 2013.

Robin Wood reitres as Chairman of Francis House Children's Hospice. L-R Gill Bevin -Head of Care, Robin Wood, Revd David Ireland -Chief Executive Francis House.

A WINCHESTER roof consultancy firm have been swapping their safety boots for superhero capes in a bid to raise money for charity.

BUILDING work at Naomi House children's hospice is moving at lightning pace, and staff at the charity have already finished stripping out the old hospice building.

Almost 17,000 was raised in just four hours at the Myton Hospices' summer fete at the Warwick hospice on Sunday.

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