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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I'm a professional charity shopper and found the best thrift store in the UK'

A professional thrift shopper praised a St. Richard's Hospice charity shop in Broadway for its impressive collection of designer items.

Feb 26 • 14:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC Breakfast guest says it's 'terrifying' as he opens up on heartbreaking loss

A bereaved father expressed the terror he felt when his son was placed in hospice care during an emotional segment on BBC Breakfast.

Feb 21 • 09:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Nobility of Being Together Until the Last Moment of Life

The article discusses the importance of hospice and palliative care in ensuring terminal patients experience a dignified and pain-free death, while also allowing them to choose a meaningful life up until the end.

Feb 12 • 22:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Unsustainable Commitment of 'Mother Sophia'

A home hospice nurse in Incheon, known as 'Mother Sophia,' showcases extraordinary dedication to patients and their families, significantly impacting their end-of-life care despite the emotional toll it takes on her.

Feb 12 • 10:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

James Van Der Beek’s final days revealed in heartbreaking hospice photos

James Van Der Beek's heartbreaking final days in hospice were marked by a visible decline in health before his untimely death from colorectal cancer.

Feb 12 • 08:29 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Mobile hospices fighting for survival / The state saves on the care of the dying; hospices can no longer cover rising costs

Slovak mobile hospices are struggling financially due to inadequate state funding amid rising operational costs.

Feb 9 • 11:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I'm a hospice nurse and patients always say the same final thing before they die'

Hospice nurse Julie McFadden shares insights into the common final words spoken by patients, encouraging caregivers to remain present during their loved ones' last moments.

Feb 9 • 02:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Finns Don't Know How to Face Death, Says Doctor – This is How a Death Doula Responds

A death doula reflects on her experiences and the cultural attitudes towards death in Finland, highlighting the importance of support for those facing the end of life.

Feb 7 • 15:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Developer wants to build near the hospice. If it starts, we will move, warn doctors

Doctors have raised concerns about a proposed development project near a hospice, warning that they may relocate if construction begins.

Feb 7 • 14:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I'm a hospice nurse and dying patients often see the same 'beautiful' thing

Hospice nurse Julie McFadden shares touching insights about the 'beautiful' signs observed in terminal patients, such as visions and smiles that often appear weeks prior to death, aiming to demystify the dying process.

Feb 7 • 02:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I was a hospice nurse and saw patient do strangest thing before passing away

Dr. Andrea O'Connor, a former hospice nurse, shares a peculiar patient experience from her early career in a viral YouTube video.

Feb 6 • 02:00 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
Life & Tech

This hospice has a bold new mission: saving lives

A hospice in eastern Uganda is focusing on cervical cancer screenings to save lives in a region where early diagnosis is uncommon and many women fear testing.

Jan 16 • 12:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

EastEnders star Simone Lahbib shares heartbreak after death of beloved brother

Scottish actress Simone Lahbib, known for her roles in 'Bad Girls' and 'EastEnders', mourns the loss of her brother Stephen to cancer while advocating for Strathcarron Hospice's campaign.

Jan 16 • 01:45 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

'Dilbert' creator Scott Adams receiving hospice care, health declining 'rapidly,' ex-wife says

Scott Adams, the creator of 'Dilbert', is reportedly in hospice care as his health deteriorates due to prostate cancer, according to his ex-wife.

Jan 13 • 14:07 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Sturla Böðvarsson has passed away

Sturla Böðvarsson, former mayor, minister, and president of the Althing, has died at the age of 80 in Kópavogur's hospice care.

Jan 12 • 06:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Life & Tech

The third hospice opened: Do we have enough beds in palliative care and where is the National Plan stuck?

The opening of the Blessed Miroslav Bulešić Hospice in Pula marks Croatia's third hospice for palliative care, highlighting the stark insufficiency in the system, as the country struggles with the needs of tens of thousands for palliative support and lacks a valid National Palliative Development Program for five years.

Jan 11 • 18:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Former ICU nurse who ‘faced death daily’ says people need to have one conversation

Former ICU nurse Julie McFadden emphasizes the importance of discussing end-of-life planning with loved ones based on her extensive experience with death in healthcare.

Jan 11 • 05:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

A hospice named after blessed Miroslav Bulešić opened in Pula

A long-awaited palliative care hospice named after Blessed Miroslav Bulešić opened in Pula with dignitaries in attendance, including the local bishop and health minister.

Jan 8 • 16:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

A hospice for palliative care opened in Pula

A hospice named after Blessed Miroslav Bulešić has opened in Pula, significantly enhancing palliative care for terminally ill patients in Istria.

Jan 8 • 10:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Nurse: After seeing thousands of deaths, here are my 3 life rules

Hospice nurse Julie McFadden shares three essential life rules born from her experiences caring for patients in their final days.

Jan 6 • 16:50 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

A nurse who witnessed thousands of deaths reveals things she never does

Hospice nurse Julie McFadden shares three things she would never do based on her experiences caring for people in their final days.

Jan 6 • 16:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I've seen thousands of deaths as hospice nurse – one made me question everything

A veteran hospice nurse reflects on a transformative patient encounter that challenged her beliefs about life and death after 16 years of service.

Jan 5 • 17:07 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

The Last Platform on a Journey to Eternity Where Life is Sung and Celebrated

An 80-year-old grandmother, in a hospital bed, is uplifted by the joyful Christmas carols sung by children visiting her.

Dec 31 • 20:23 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Volunteering in Dachau: "It can't be that one is completely alone in such a moment"

Melanie Fuchs has been helping people through their final moments for 13 years and was recently honored with the 'White Angel' award for her dedication as a hospice volunteer in Dachau.

Dec 29 • 11:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Eight-year-old beekeeper raises thousands for hospice by selling jars of honey

Eight-year-old Ula Samms has raised over £2,000 for St Clare Hospice by selling jars of honey, with her family's support.

Dec 29 • 10:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Man, 26, who thought he just 'had the flu' dies after tragic diagnosis

Kieran Shingler, who initially attributed his symptoms to the flu, tragically passed away after doctors discovered a severe condition during a CT scan.

Dec 28 • 12:45 UTC

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