12 Ways to Give Back This Christmas

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Christmas is a time when many of us think about what truly matters. Whether you have five minutes or five hours, a few pounds or a bit more to spare, here are twelve ideas that can make a genuine difference.

What is Palliative Care? Understanding Support for Serious Illness

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What Is Palliative Care? Understanding Hospice Care in the UK   If someone you love has received a serious diagnosis, you might be hearing terms like “palliative care” and “hospice care” for the first time. It’s completely normal to feel uncertain about what these words actually mean – which is exactly why we’ve written this […]

Kenneth’s Remarkable 101st Birthday Walk

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When Kenneth Essex decided to celebrate his 101st birthday, he didn’t just blow out candles on a cake. Instead, this remarkable centenarian laced up his walking shoes and set himself a challenge: 10 kilometres in 10 days to support hospices across the UK.