Latest News

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.

Day for bereaved families to remember

While the pandemic has meant that Shooting Star Children's Hospices are currently delivering all their clinical care from Christopher’s and Shooting Star House is closed for now whilst families

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The Climb – Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

We still love this video put together by the amazing staff at Shooting Star Children's Hospices.    

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Summer Smiles Draw Results

  Thank you to everyone who supported the draw. Are you one of our winners?

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Carer Support at Phyllis Tuckwell

8th-14th June is Carers’ Week, an annual campaign which raises awareness of the 6.5 million people in the UK who are unpaid carers. It recognises the huge contribution they make to society,

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Peter’s Story – Supported by Phyllis Tuckwell

"I went in to Phyllis Tuckwell crawling up the wall with pain, and I walked out pain-free for the first time in 15 years.” “I’ve had cancer for 19 years and I’ve been in excruciating pain

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Imogen’s story – Supported by Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

"We would be a very different family had it not been for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices – it’s helped all four of us in so many different ways.”   Following a normal pregnancy

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Watch the cast of Phyllis Tuckwell perform Can’t Stop The Feeling

Phyllis Tuckwell wanted to make this music video to bring laughter and joy to the whole team during a very difficult time - whilst also uncovering some great dance moves and lipsyncing!

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Emotional and Practical Support in Challenging Times

The last few months have seen us all adapting to new ways of managing our home and work lives, as we strive to contain the spread of Coronavirus. Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care (PTHC) is working

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Virtual Sunrise Walk for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

We may not be able to watch the sunrise together this year but that doesn’t mean we can’t virtually watch it together. Simply sign up to the Virtual Sunrise Walk! More information from

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Phyllis Tuckwell Thanks Dedicated Nursing Staff

12th May is International Nurses Day, and Phyllis Tuckwell would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to all of its wonderful nursing staff. International Nurses Day is

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