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Phyllis Tuckwell Understands Needs of Patients With Alzheimer’s

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, which aims to highlight the importance of understanding dementia and how it impacts the lives of those who are affected by it.   Caring for a

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Volunteer fishkeeper needed

We’re looking for a volunteer fishkeeper to support  Shooting Star Children’s Hospices by helping  care for the tropical fish and their tank at Christopher’s. The fish tank is in our

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Hospice Care at Home increased by 26%

Phyllis Tuckwell Community teams support patients in their own homes and care homes during their last few days, weeks or months of life.   During the pandemic, there was a 40%

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National loose change shortage!

There is a national shortage of 1p, 2p, 5p & 10p coins! One way to get them back into circulation is to donate to charity BBC News suggests: People tend to hold on to 1p, 2p, 5p and 10p

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Events for Phyllis Tuckwell

Looking for an event to support Phyllis Tuckwell? there is something to suit everyone! Full list of events can be found here.  

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Welcoming families back

Many of the children Shooting Star Children's Hospices support are clinically extremely vulnerable, so whilst most restrictions in England have ended, they’re continuing with infection control

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Garden at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices are delighted that garden designer Emilie Bausager will be showcasing her garden as part of the Young Designer gardens at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park next week,

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hot! Hot! HOT!

One Short Walk Can Change A Life What would you think if you were told that by walking just 20ft you could pay for nearly a whole day’s care from a Hospice Care Nurse? A Nurse who could care

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Sights of London

Shooting Star Children's Hospices finished their Fire of London sensory story exploring some of the sights of London as it is now, including imagining what it's like to ride on the London

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An epic game requires some epic snacks

An epic game requires some epic snacks, so Mandy, Cerys, Vicky and Lucy from our care team have been helping Michael and other children staying at our hospice to create some delicious chocolate

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