Our Inpatient Ward:Treating the Person, not the Disease
News • Apr 08, 2021 12:38 BST
Operational Lead Chris Dyson talks about life on our Inpatient Ward at the hospice in Northfleet.
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Ex-nurse helps carers and the bereaved through isolation of lockdown
News • Apr 06, 2021 11:47 BST
Seventy-four-year-old Sue Gray has spent her life looking after patients and their families – and the challenges of Covid have not deterred the retired nurse from reaching out to others. She lost her own husband to cancer 11 years ago, says: “Since lockdown I have been making about 14 calls every week, phoning people who would usually attend the bereavement group or the Carers Cuppa.”
Fundraiser inspired after working on hospice ward
News • Apr 06, 2021 09:41 BST
Working in a hospice during a pandemic was a life-changing experience for trainee nurse Becky Saunders. Her experiences at ellenor were so profound that she pledged to take on a gruelling challenge to raise vital funds.
Hospice Doctor rises to the challenges of Covid
News • Mar 27, 2021 09:19 GMT
Dr Laura Holtham was working full time at the ellenor hospice in Northfleet during the height of the pandemic and is full of praise and optimism for hospices like ellenor - we are a Kent and Bexley-based charity providing care and support to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families.
Trustee Shaminder Singh Bedi embraces Kent's rich culture
Press releases • Mar 15, 2021 15:18 GMT
Building relationships within his community has been part of everyday life for Shaminder Singh Bedi since the age of 11. Life’s lessons and challenges coupled with his important work for Social Services make him perfect for his role as trustee for our charity.
Hospice patients take a snapshot of lockdown life
News • Mar 11, 2021 11:43 GMT
With a focus on storytelling through photography, the 'Snapshot' project enabled our Wellbeing patients to document their experience of lockdown and provide a snapshot into their lives during this unusual time.
Twas the night before Christmas rendition
News • Dec 09, 2020 12:27 GMT
Twas the night before Christmas… well not quite, but we're just SO excited for Christmas Eve. This year we've got a special surprise planned for Christmas Eve and we've even had help from a few of Santa's little helpers! So keep your eyes peeled on Christmas Eve for a very special Christmas message from us and a few special guests! 🎄🎅
Christmas appeal recognition on ITV News
News • Dec 07, 2020 13:47 GMT
ITV Meridian and South East coverage of the new rendition for silent night in support of our hospice .
G -Town rendition of the chrismas classic - Silent Night
Press releases • Nov 29, 2020 09:00 GMT
Gravesend rappers, GTown Talents have recorded their own special take on that Christmas classic “Silent Night” as the perfect Christmas gift, to help raise money for us.
As Christmas approaches, staff nurse Carol Fitzpatrick reflects on her role in Living Well
News • Nov 26, 2020 16:00 GMT
Read the attached as to how we are offering our Living well services during these difficult times and see how to access our range of virtual living well services. Carols Fitzpatrick tells her story working here in the Living well team
Message of support from Dartford's very own Sir Mick Jagger
News • Nov 26, 2020 14:26 GMT
2020 has been a tough year for us all. We know that Sir Mick’s message of support will mean so much to the families caring for children and adults.
Our Christmas Appeal
News • Nov 26, 2020 14:25 GMT
Help us provide vital care to adults and children who need our support this Christmas. For those coping with a life limiting illness – this Christmas could be their last.
#HospiceCareWeek | THE TWO-WAY STREET OF VOLUNTEERING
Blog posts • Oct 05, 2020 15:59 BST
So often, those who volunteer with us have their own connections that have brought them to the charity – and they will often say, too, that they feel they gain as much from their work with us as they give. Here, Suzanne Wood tells her story.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: My role as a Children’s Care Assistant
News • Oct 01, 2020 08:00 BST
For over six years, Sam Politt has been a Children’s Care Assistant at ellenor. Friends ask her how she copes with her challenging, sometimes emotional work – especially given that she’s got a nine-year-old daughter herself. She says, “My role is to look after children who, despite illness, are most often cheeky, smiley and bouncy – just like every child is.”
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth: Florence's personal story about her journey.
Blog posts • Sep 24, 2020 08:00 BST
Florence’s journey started in January 2020 when she was diagnosed with Leukaemia (AML) as a family we were thrust into the world of a cancer diagnosis! We quickly learnt about blood counts, side effects and the gruelling chemotherapy treatment that Florence had to endure.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Bringing expertise from leading London hospitals direct to children’s homes
News • Sep 15, 2020 08:00 BST
Bringing expertise from London hospitals direct to children in their own homes is an under-recognised service that forms the foundation of care provided by ellenor. Thanks to this partnership approach, many children under ellenor’s care in Kent can make fewer journeys and spend less time attending hospitals in London for their appointments.
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth: How we are helping baby Grace and her family bounce back to normality…
News • Sep 10, 2020 08:00 BST
There are times when a mother’s instinct really can be a lifesaver. As a mum of three, Carrie Wilson knew her baby daughter Grace was suffering from something way beyond the usual illnesses.
Interview with Patricia Gilmore: My role in Children’s palliative care
News • Sep 08, 2020 08:00 BST
Families of children who have a life limiting or life-threatening condition will know, it’s a worrying and frightening time, but their journey is made a little easier thanks to our Children’s Palliative Care Team.
Inpatient Unit (IPU) nurses: Sharing the emotional load with patients and their families
Blog posts • Aug 20, 2020 14:27 BST
Despite the challenges of a global pandemic, that dedication is unwavering and the our team has adapted and pulled together as never before. Pivotal to the cohesion of the team is Lisa Ball, Staff Nurse in ellenor’s Inpatient Unit (IPU). Here, she reflects on the impact Covid-19 has had on the patients she cares for, their families and her team.
Businesses challenged to turn £50 into charity funds in accumulator challenge
Blog posts • Aug 13, 2020 10:21 BST
The Accumulator Challenge, in aid of ellenor, is back! From an initial investment of £50 and a four-month timescale, you will compete against teams from across Kent and Bexley to become the ellenor Accumulator Champion of 2020. We will give your company a crisp £50 note and four months to find ways of increasing it as much as you can.