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We like to keep you up to date with the latest news form the hospices, events and winners stories. If you have a story or event you would like to share with us please do get in touch, we love to hear from our members.

Jake’s story – supported by Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

When Jake was just two, his parents, Karen and Scott, were told their middle child had a metabolic disorder fucosidosis and wouldn’t live past his 5th birthday. Now, with Jake aged 16, mum Karen

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Cliff’s Story – supported by Phyllis Tuckwell

“You get the most wonderful feeling when you go to the Hospice,” says Cliff, one of our Living Well patients, and his wife Janet agrees. “It’s a warm, cheerful, caring, happy place. You

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Anais’ story – supported by Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

Nine-year-old Anais has been supported by Shooting Star Children’s Hospices since she was two months old. Anais comes to the hospice for respite stays, giving her a chance to play and enjoy all

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Rhona & Chris’ Story – supported by Phyllis Tuckwell

When Rhona’s husband, Chris, was diagnosed with terminal secondary bowel cancer, his GP and hospital referred him to Phyllis Tuckwell. They were contacted by one of our Clinical Nurse

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Wonderful wedding celebrations

For the families we support, we aim to be there for them in every way we can and help make magical memories. So, when Michelle and Mark were set to tie the knot, we were more than happy to be able

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A Day in the Life of a Clinical Administration Team Lead

Maria is one of the Leads of Phyllis Tuckwell's Clinical Administration team. She works at both the Beacon Centre, supporting the Hospice Care at Home (HCAH) team, and the Hospice, as part of the

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Autumn at Phyllis Tuckwell

The garden looks glorious in Autumn colours, the Hospice garden is a real comfort to patient, families and the staff.     The Hospice garden is up-kept by

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Communicating for the first time

Shooting Star Children's Hospices are giving children a way to communicate with their loved ones for the first time. Eyegaze is a life changing piece of equipment that Children are able to use

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Phyllis Tuckwell’s Autumn Plant Clearance – buy one get one free!

Phyllis Tuckwell’s last monthly plant sale of 2022 will take place at the Hospice on Sunday 2nd October, and all plants will be buy-one-get-one-free on the day! There will be hundreds of plants

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Lucie’s Story – supported by Phyllis Tuckwell

“Lucie was always smiling,” said Simon. “She was full of happiness and kindness.” We met 23 years ago and were friends for a long time before we got together. Then we moved in

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