Patients attending a Living Well session were treated to art tuition with a difference. No brushes, paints or paper were present – only ipads! Rick Nelms, a former academic and international trainer of teachers has found new ways to engage in his artistic career since being diagnosed with a life-limiting condition – a rare Motor … Continued
UPDATE: 12 April 2022 The Challenge is on! Stephen and his crew member, Gemma, have entered an organised rally that goes through 9 countries in just 16 days! The group depart from Hamburg, Germany on 19 June and will go via Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland, back to Hamburg for the … Continued
Our Charity was delighted to be visited not once, but twice, by the High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire, Caroline Bewes DL before she passed the baton to the new High Sheriff. At the end of March we congratulated Toni Bird, Fundraising Coordinator, on receiving a High Sheriff award in recognition of her commitment and dedication in … Continued
As we approach Dying Matters Awareness Week, Clinical Nurse Specialist for Palliative Care Needs Rounds and Palliative Care Hub, Katherine Goller explains more about a research study she has been involved with: ‘Palliative Care Needs Rounds’ is the name of a year-long research study involving the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity, which began in July … Continued
As a Charity we are more than aware that a forward-looking strategy is important because clarity of purpose and direction is key to a thriving organisation. In early 2021, trustees, volunteers and colleagues, led by our CEO, Sharon Allen, began work to develop our new long-term strategy, starting from April 2022, to include what we … Continued
Sue giggles, “We take the mickey out of each other”, Peter agrees, “but not on camera!” This lovely video shows two friends talking about how they met at the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity Bereavement Group and the importance of the union. Four years ago Peter explains: “I was ‘chasing my tail- running away from what … Continued
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity are delighted to become Panther Taxis’ Charity of the Year in 2022, after receiving the highest number of online votes by the people of Cambridgeshire. Every time a customer books and pays by card, via the Panther Taxi app, Arthur Rank Hospice Charity will receive a donation, at no extra cost … Continued
Kristie Foreman, Young Person’s Transition Coordinator, whose role sits across Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice, Arthur Rank Hospice Charity and East Anglia Children’s Hospices (EACH) as part of an ongoing partnership, designed to support young people with life limiting illness in their transition to adult hospice services before they reach 18 years old. Kristie also liaises … Continued
Introducing guest writer Olivia Wood Olivia is a freelance writer who specialises in non-profit, and healthcare industries, based in the South West of England. She is an avid book-reader and coffee lover who obtained her love for writing from studying English Literature at university in Bristol. Olivia kindly shared this article with us to “encourage … Continued
The ‘Knits of the Round Table’ celebrated their 5th birthday with tea and a special cake in the Bistro this week. Two further members attended on Zoom, one of whom was Alice, who has been with the group since the start. There was also a message from a former member who moved out of the … Continued
We have always worked hard to ensure our Inpatient Unit is a welcoming place for everyone. In fact, when the new Hospice was designed the staff were very keen that it included a safe space for our young visitors also. The importance of happy memories For children and teenagers visiting a loved one, such as … Continued
So far our Bistro team have shared our recipes for Fruits of the Forest Brownies, Chocolate Berry Marble Cake and our Chocolate Biscuit Cake and we think it’s only fair to include the very popular Millionaire Shortbread too. So get your apron on and baking tray ready! Millionaire Shortbread The Shortbread Ingredients: 170g Butter 75g Caster … Continued
