When we talk about loss, we usually think about death. Someone dies, and the world understands that something has ended. There is space to grieve, words to use and rituals that help mark what has happened.But some losses do not…
Please read "A turning point for end of life care?" - the response of the organisation ‘Compassion in ‘Dying’ to the government’s new Palliative and End of Life Care Modern Service Framework.
Death is the one truth every human shares, yet it remains the topic most of us prefer to avoid. In a culture obsessed with youth, achievement, and longevity, it can feel uncomfortable, even taboo, to speak openly about mortality. But…
The Prince of Wales has officially opened a specialist centre for motor neurone disease (MND) named after rugby league legend Rob Burrow. Read more in this BBC article 'William officially opens Rob Burrow Centre for MND'.
An article "Cancer waiting times: Latest updates and analysis" has been published by Cancer Research UK, providing information on the latest performance against cancer waiting times targets.
More than a thousand patients living with bladder cancer every year can now receive a breakthrough treatment that can double survival rates from the disease. See the the full article from NHS England.
A fitness class has helped bring a cancer survivor "out of his shell," his wife has said. Here is the full BBC article "Fitness class brought me out of my shell after cancer".
A cancer diagnosis is a life-altering event that often triggers a whirlwind of emotions. From shock and fear to anger, sadness, and even guilt, individuals experience a complex array of feelings as they process their new reality. As a person-centred…
An ice sculpture of a woman with a rare form of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) has been unveiled in Parliament Square as campaigners call on the government to give her and others access to a "ground-breaking" new drug. Read details…
Caring for someone with dementia is not like caring for someone with other neurological diseases, such as advanced multiple sclerosis, organ failure, or end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It's more like supporting someone lost in an unfamiliar world that…