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Category: General News

Zoe’s Story – Supported by Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices have been part of Zoë, and her parents, Britt and Adrian’s lives since she was just eight weeks old. With her daughter now 14, Britt tells how Shooting

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This week is #CarersWeek.

As well as caring for patients, Phyllis Tuckwell also support their relatives and carers, because they understand that living with an advanced or terminal illness affects the whole

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Ready, set, THROW!

The finale of Shooting Star Children's Hospices supported siblings day was the return of the colour run and it’s safe to say the children LOVED it – as did the staff! Luckily the

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A wonder’ball’ time at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

Following the exciting announcement Michael Ball OBE will be performing at the London Palladium in aid of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices this June, the musical theatre legend visited children

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Supported Teens set the rules at first ever Transition week

Sophie has been coming to Shooting Star Children's Hospices for support since she was five years old. But soon she will transition to adult care services and manage her own care needs. Sophie took

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Visit Local Gardens To Support Hospice Care

Enjoy some beautiful local gardens this spring and summer with Phyllis Tuckwell’s Open Gardens. Local green-fingered residents will once again be swinging open their garden gates to support

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 Newly refurbished sensory garden at Guildford Hospice

A beautiful sunny May afternoon provided the perfect backdrop for the grand opening of Shooting Star's Children's Hospices Sensory Courtyard, situated in the centre of the Guildford hospice,

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Nigel’s story supported by Phyllis Tuckwell

Nigel is supported by Phyllis Tuckwell’s Living Well services. Under the care of Living Well sister, Rachel, Nigel was invited to take part in a Living Well with Illness programme, which is an

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A gratitude jar cam help children recognise the positive aspects in their life

One of the activities that Phyllis Tuckwell's Little Rays children's group hold, is to create a gratitude jar, this helps the children recognise the positive aspects in their life. Very

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