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My heart wrenched as I watched this video. It was a hard video to watch, especially when Andrew answered the question: Do you want to die at home or in a hospice?" A powerful reminder of hospices' vital work in providing compassionate care during difficult times. I asked myself what was it like for Andrew to make that video. In those first few seconds, you could see a change in his expression as he answered, realising that whatever brought him to St Francis Hospice - who are very good, by the way - his situation was undeniably real. It's a tough place to be. Watching this video made me reflect on how often we are encouraged to be grateful for even the slightest things. While this is a good practice, I invite you to take this further. Consider this: Are you noticing what you are constantly thinking about? Are you replaying past situations, incidents or comments that hurt you? Do you continue to relive it? Because stress is widely recognised as a significant factor contributing to many illnesses. Notice what you are thinking about and ask yourself if those thoughts are serving you to live a happier life. Is it worth it? As morbid as it sounds, the Stoics had a phrase worth remembering: memento mori—remember you will die - as a profound reminder of our mortality and the impermanence of life. I repeat it to myself whenever I notice I'm making a big deal out of nothing. Make the most of your week ahead.

Looking to build a new legacy strategy for your hospice? 🎯 Earlier this year, we spoke with Ellie Carter about our partnership in developing a flexible five-year legacy strategy for St Barnabas Hospice. 🩵 She shared some brilliant insights for other hospices in the same position—here are three of her top tips. 💡 Want to learn more about her experience and what she discovered during the process? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e3PsbVhT 📰 #legacystrategy #giftsinwills #hospicefundraising #hospices

Check out how Topkare Hospice honors life for those who choose our hospice services.

✨ Living Longer with Hospice: Facts You Need to Know! ✨ Did you know that patients who receive hospice care often live longer than those who don't? 🤯 Hospice care is all about supporting quality of life, without any costs to patients or families. People often misbelieve it's an end-of-life decision, but many spend weeks, months, or even years benefiting from hospice services. It's time to break the misconception that hospice is only for the very end of life and recognize its profound benefits. Educate yourself and others on the reality and advantages of hospice care. 🌿Lily Hospice | Love Until the Last Breath 📲 248-955-5100 🌐 lilyhospice.com 📍 Oakland, Macomb & Wayne County, MI #HospiceCare #QualityOfLife #EndOfLifeCare #HospiceAwareness #SupportCare #HospiceMyths #HospiceFacts #LifeQuality #HospiceMisconceptions #LilyHospice

The UK General Election is only a few weeks away, CEOs and senior leaders from the Cheshire & Merseyside Hospice Provider Collaborative are calling for: - Recognition that hospice care and support services have a significant impact on local communities and that demand for services is increasing - A funding review that supports sustainable provision of end-of-life and palliative care services within hospices, across community-settings and in people’s own homes - NHSE to support the ICBs to work more supportively with hospices to continue to deliver high-quality palliative care, as outlined in the 2022 Health & Social Care Act - A commitment to maintaining centrally distributed NHSE funding for children’s hospices   We hope to see meaningful support for adult and children’s hospices in party manifestos. Claire House Children's Hospice, East Cheshire Hospice, Halton Haven Hospice, St Luke's Cheshire Hospice, Hospice of the Good Shepherd, Marie Curie UK (Liverpool), Queenscourt Hospice, St. Joseph's Hospice Merseyside, Willowbrook Hospice, Wirral Hospice St John's, Woodlands Hospice #HospiceCare #Hospice #ChildrensHospice #EndOfLife #Palliative

Most people seek hospice care because they want to ensure comfort and peace in life's final chapter. But these are the unexpected ways embracing life's moments for a decade has led to massive personal growth: At The Lighthouse Community Hospice Inc, we've understood the unspoken power of cultural and spiritual respect in hospice care. It's not just about medical support; it's about honoring the person's life story, their traditions, and spiritual beliefs. We've seen families find solace and strength during the end-of-life transition through personalized rituals and practices that reflect their cultural heritage. By normalizing these crucial conversations, we help minimize fear and stigma, creating a pathway of understanding and acceptance. Our approach has not only provided comfort to those in their final days but also enriched the lives of their loved ones left behind, through a deeper connection and honoring of legacy. This is the heart of hospice care. Share if you believe in compassionate end-of-life care or comment with your thoughts. Contact us for compassionate end-of-life care. #HospiceCare #EndOfLife #CulturalRespect #normalizingtheconversation

Did you know that Children’s hospices rely on grants and charitable donations to provide vital services to children and their families - from play to medical care, to respite care and advocacy? Without services such as these provided to my family and our daughter, I don’t know how we would have coped during her short life. Community NHS support is a postcode lottery with long waiting lists, so the closure of a children’s hospice should worry everyone - even if you’re fortunate enough to never need one. What can you do? ✅ Support your local hospice by taking part in fundraisers, volunteering or donating. £40 provides an hour of nursing care ✅ Follow and support charities like Together for Short Lives, which further supports families of children with life-limiting conditions (for example, we were gifted a mini break to make memories and received the Butterfly Fund to assist with funeral costs) ✅ Write to your MP and sign petitions to ensure vital services aren’t lost and vulnerable children can live their lives with dignity and care.

Debunking Hospice Myths 🚫 Myth: Hospice is a 'Place'. 💡 Fact: A common misconception is that hospice is a physical building or 'Place'. Hospice is wherever your home is. It's about bringing compassionate care to the comfort of your surroundings. At Moments Hospice, we're here to support you wherever you call home. Let's redefine the way we think about hospice. #HospiceCare #ComprehensiveSupport #HospiceMyths #HospiceFacts

Debunking Hospice Myths 🚫 Myth: Hospice is a 'Place'. 💡 Fact: A common misconception is that hospice is a physical building or 'Place'. Hospice is wherever your home is. It's about bringing compassionate care to the comfort of your surroundings. At Moments Hospice, we're here to support you wherever you call home. Let's redefine the way we think about hospice.  #HospiceCare #ComprehensiveSupport #HospiceMyths #HospiceFacts

The UK General Election is only a few weeks away, CEOs and senior leaders from the Cheshire & Merseyside Hospice Provider Collaborative are calling for: • Recognition that hospice care and support services have a significant impact on local communities and that demand for services is increasing • A funding review that supports sustainable provision of end-of-life and palliative care services within hospices, across community-settings and in people’s own homes • NHSE to support the ICBs to work more supportively with hospices to continue to deliver high-quality palliative care, as outlined in the 2022 Health & Social Care Act • A commitment to maintaining centrally distributed NHSE funding for children’s hospices We hope to see meaningful support for adult and children’s hospices in party manifestos. Claire House Children's Hospice East Cheshire Hospice Halton Haven Hospice St Luke's Cheshire Hospice Hospice of the Good Shepherd Marie Curie UK Queenscourt Hospice St. Joseph's Hospice St. Rocco's Hospices @willowbrookhospice @wirralhospice @woodlands-hospice-charitable-trust #HospiceCare #Hospice #ChildrensHospice #EndOfLife #Palliative