Dr Julie Barker

Come and see….Hospices in #Nottinghamshire are here when you need support.
#listening
#understanding
#fun
#laughter
#experienced
#professional
@nhsnotts.bsky.social

Barbara's story - Willen Hospice Barbara is 81 and lives on her narrowboat in Milton Keynes. She's spent most of her life outdoors, through her work as a landscape gardener, Scouting with her

“I’ve been on this boat 20 years. It’s my home. I love it.” ⛵🧡

We’re sharing Barbara’s story as part of #HospiceCareWeek, to show that hospice care is more than you think – it’s about support at home and in the community, helping people live life their way. 🧡

willen-hospice.org.uk/barbaras-sto...

The BBC must balance their political news so it doesn’t boost Nigel Farage’s dangerous, divisive politics.

Fears as datacentres ‘fail to disclose water usage’ Campaigners want companies supplying AI infrastructure to publicise water consumption

This is both shocking & unsurprising in that we know the #EnvronmentAgency &
@LabourParty have no clue about protecting our climate or our planets resources!

observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

From here to paternity: facing up to fatherhood When the writer’s partner became pregnant, he had to confront his deepest fears

Source: The Observer
This is brilliant!
#Parenthood
#Depression
observer.co.uk/news/first-p...

Catherine, Princess of Wales visits children's hospice as she becomes latest royal patron – KDRV Catherine, Princess of Wales visits children's hospice as she becomes latest royal patronKDRVKate Middleton Styles a Black and Brown Office Core-Inspired Ensemble With Pointed Russell & Bromley Black PumpsYahoo LifeKate Middleton must not become the new DianaThe SpectatorKate Middleton Makes Emotional Visit to Hospice with Close Connection to Princess DianaPEOPLEPrincess Kate reveals 'comfort' seeking activity at home with her childrenHELLO!

Catherine, Princess of Wales visits children's hospice as she becomes latest royal patron – KDRV

https://www.inbella.com/893665/catherine-princess-of-wales-visits-childrens-hospice-as-she-becomes-latest-royal-patron-kdrv/

Catherine, Princess of Wales visits children’s hospice as she becomes …

God is love – this and every week - Christian Medical Fellowship This week, our nation has walked across the Rubicon. Abortion will be decriminalised. Assisted suicide will be legalised and provided by the State. Each of these votes serves to unravel the cords that...

What should be our response to the loss of another basic human right, trumped by the the slide into a ‘we are right’ way of deciding things?
#AssistedDying

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‘I love our homeland, but we can’t condone the starvation of civilians’ | The Observer Hamas sets no store by human life, and what is happening now may be strengthening them

A balanced insider view of the Israel-Gaza conflict methinks.
observer.co.uk/news/interna...
#Israel #Gaza

BBC News (UK) on X: "NHS plans 'unthinkable' cuts to balance books https://t.co/FN6fthxySc" / X NHS plans 'unthinkable' cuts to balance books https://t.co/FN6fthxySc

During #DyingMattersAwarenessWeek we should be deeply concerned about the cuts to services supporting dying people.

x.com/bbcnews/stat...

Breaking: 3 of UK’s biggest polluters citizen’s arrested in 1 day.

Across central London today 3 women made 3 separate citizen’s arrests to stop crimes of public nuisance by some of the UK’s biggest polluters today.

#CitizensArrest #OilExecs #Justice #Accountability

The UK’s Second National Advance Day Plan Day will take place on the 7th May 2024 📣
#ACPDay2025 will be bigger, better…

😍 Increased website interactivity (list your own events)
😍 National Conference returns
😍 New resources
😍 Increased societal impact

#AdvanceCarePlanning

📢New teaching alert
🎟️Book your place www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cpr-when-d...
✉Contact me if you would like a flyer to share with your team

Social care commissions: looking back to move forward Adult social care in England desperately needs reform and investment. We look back at the approaches and proposals of previous similar reviews.

The government has announced a new independent commission to determine how to reform social care.

Published in November, our analysis of 25 previous commissions, inquiries and white papers highlights 4 lessons to make meaningful change.

Read more 👇
https://buff.ly/3DKfftt

The @bmj.com has posted a very important piece about our disconnect with dying, & how that is hurting rather than helping us, by @lucyselman.bsky.social
This ⬇️ fantastic thread by @trishaelliott.bsky.social analyses the paper beautifully.
Read.
Contemplate.
Talk to each other.
TY Lucy & Trisha 🙏🏽

Thank you so much. This was an excellent conversation for public and professionals alike.

Thank you @clarefuller & Ilora for an extremely valuable discussion about such import topics. I will be including this podcast as a resource on our training and public awareness website.

The Assisted Dying Debate And The State Of Palliative And Social Care | The King's Fund The debate on assisted dying took place recently. But do people have access to the care and support they need to live well too?

The Assisted Dying Debate And The State Of Palliative And Social Care | The King's Fund
Well said @dfenney.bsky.social
Public funding generally is grossly unfair & exacerbates health inequalities but reducing localities ability to be proactive.
www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...

Still taking stock of all the stimulating interactions at #HospiceUKconference 2024. There is a long to do list…