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Karen Drake

@Karen_Drake4

Clinical Director, St. Michael’s Hospice, North Hampshire. All views my own.

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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? We're looking for people to join our team and help us provide support to patients and their families across North Hampshire.

Learn more and apply here: stmichaelshospice.org.uk/work-for-us/va…

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? We're looking for people to join our team and help us provide support to patients and their families across North Hampshire. Learn more and apply here: stmichaelshospice.org.uk/work-for-us/va…
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Support our Urgent Care Appeal! Every donation counts, helping us bring comfort to those with life-limiting illnesses. As demand rises, our funds are stretched thin due to rising costs and limited government funding. Join us in making a difference: stmichaelshospice.org.uk/urgent-care-ap… 💙

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From the very first breath to the final moments, nursing staff are there for us.

Watch, share and join us in saying thank you to nursing staff everywhere.

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Nursing staff aren’t just in hospitals. They deliver safety-critical care across every inch of land and airspace.

Watch, share and join us on Sunday for .

🔗 rcn.org.uk/nursesday

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For some of our local solicitors are waiving their fees this May in exchange for donations to the Hospice. Don't wait! Places are limited: stmichaelshospice.org.uk/make-a-will-mo…

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When you work in palliative care, you know that .

Lucy Pain spoke to Nursing Times about her tips for choosing the right language to talk about death, dying, and grief.

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Only 16% of our funding comes from the government. End-of-life care is an essential service yet its not funded like other care services. We depend on our supporters to help raise the additional £15,000 a day to run our services. Help your Hospice: ow.ly/CgWQ50RjYTt

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Talking about dying might include making a plan for end of life and the type of care you want to receive.

Advance care planning supports people to think ahead about what's most important to them, and we're pleased to support the first ever .

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Talking about dying might include making a plan for end of life and the type of care you want to receive. Advance care planning supports people to think ahead about what's most important to them, and we're pleased to support the first ever #ACPDay2024. advancecareplanday.org
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Dying Matters Awareness Week starts today 💛

Patricia, Mumtaz & Lucy add their voices to this @dyingmatters animation exploring the power of language at the end of someone’s life.

👉 Please help share this post. Thank you.

North London Hospice

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Sadly, we're supporting more families with young children. Talking to children about dying is a delicate conversation, but it's essential for their understanding and emotional well-being. In support of , we wanted to share some tips to guide you.

Sadly, we're supporting more families with young children. Talking to children about dying is a delicate conversation, but it's essential for their understanding and emotional well-being. In support of #DyingMattersAwareness, we wanted to share some tips to guide you.
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Meet Wendy and Chris, their story shows the power of compassionate care. It shows the importance of our end-of-life services, providing comfort when needed most. Help us bridge the gap in funding. Donate to our Urgent Care Appeal: stmichaelshospice.org.uk/urgent-care-ap…

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Hospice UK(@hospiceuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, we're bringing together incredible professionals from across the hospice sector at our Clinical and HR Leaders Conference.

Together, we'll learn, inspire and cultivate ideas around our theme, 'Raising the Bar: Leading in Quality and Safety' 🤝

Today, we're bringing together incredible professionals from across the hospice sector at our Clinical and HR Leaders Conference. Together, we'll learn, inspire and cultivate ideas around our theme, 'Raising the Bar: Leading in Quality and Safety' 🤝 #HospiceWorkforce
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📣 The debate on hospice funding has been rescheduled for Monday 22nd April.

We need to see as many MPs as possible there to talk about this important topic, and what needs to be done to ensure hospices are well supported now and long into the future.

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Whether you're a walker or looking for fresh air, our Woodland Walk & Run is the perfect escape from everyday life and our routes are dog-friendly, you'll even get a FREE dog bandana on the day! Click to sign up and secure your spot: ow.ly/8lSe50R491x

Whether you're a walker or looking for fresh air, our Woodland Walk & Run is the perfect escape from everyday life and our routes are dog-friendly, you'll even get a FREE dog bandana on the day! Click to sign up and secure your spot: ow.ly/8lSe50R491x #WoodlandWalk
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Ready, Set, SALE! 🛍️ From an empty space to a treasure trove, our Kilo Sale has undergone a transformation ahead of the weekend! 🌟 Here's a sneak peak! We will be open from 9am - 6pm tomorrow and from 11am - 5pm on Sunday. We hope to see you!

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Inpatient Unit Team Lead
SMH Band 7 - St Michael's Hospice
Don’t miss this opportunity… stmichaelshospice.org.uk/vacancy/inpati…

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Getting ready for Dying Matters Awareness Week 6-12 May 2024. Find out more about and about this years theme ‘The way we talk about Dying Matters’ Hospice UK and hospiceuk.org/our-campaigns/….

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🐣🌷 Happy Easter from St. Michael's Hospice! Patients & families at our Living Well Centre are spreading cheer with beautiful Easter crafts—from knitted chicks to bonnets, their creativity knows no bounds! 🌟

🐣🌷 Happy Easter from St. Michael's Hospice! Patients & families at our Living Well Centre are spreading cheer with beautiful Easter crafts—from knitted chicks to bonnets, their creativity knows no bounds! 🌟 #HappyEaster #EasterCrafts #LivingWellCentre
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