The latest news from Compton Hospice
IF you ever wondered what it would be like to complete one of our overseas challenges, here is a first-hand account from one of our brave trekkers – Victoria Bratt - who took on Kilimanjaro with us last year. On 30th July, 15 brave women, 1 lucky man and myself (an associate with Deutsche Bank, not a mountain [...]
While browsing Carol Hubbard’s blog, confessions of a cancer patient, I noticed these notes on claiming early retirement pension in respect of ill-health. The notes include an example letter that you can send to your pension provider and some do’s and don’ts in following up your claim. I wanted to share it for those who [...]
WE are in the process of creating a booklet of fundraising ideas – an A to Z that we can send out to people who want to get involved in raising money for Compton Hospice. You can see some ideas down the right hand side of this blog page, but we thought it might be [...]
One of our Woods Centre visitors, Carol Hubbard, is well known for her colourful and stylish outfits. We were particularly impressed with the beautiful headgear she wears and asked if she could show us how these are created. Carol kindly agreed to do a video demonstration to share on the blog, so here it is.
The Compton education team has introduced a study week programme in May, with 3-hour courses for healthcare professionals. Between Monday 21 and Friday 25 May, experts from the multidisciplinary team at the hospice will cover five topics in bite-size sessions, including Holistic Assessment – Spirituality; Advanced Care Planning; Dying Matters; Symptom Management and An Introduction [...]
We are extremely proud of our Lymphoedema service at Compton, which was set up in 1996 as a department within the hospice. Over the last decade, it has grown to become one of the largest specialist lymphoedema units in the UK. Our lymphoedema service now runs as a stand-alone clinic treating around 200 adults per week, including outpatients referred [...]
I found the following article really interesting. Thanks to Mike Postorino from the Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com, who has allowed us to post the full article on our blog: Second-hand Asbestos Exposure for Women Who would think someone could get sick by being diligent about doing the laundry? Serious illnesses caused by an inhalation of [...]
THE bravery of our patients never ceases to amaze us and I want to share with you the story of this one lady in particular who attends our Day Unit each week. I think she is a true inspiration. Carol Hubbard found out she had a rare form of cancer in November 2010, neuroendocrine small cell carcinoma of the [...]
WE have attended our first three wedding fayres now showing off our new range of celebration favours and our gift lists with a difference. It’s been a fantastic experience, meeting all the excited couples planning their big day. A big thank you to the venues, the Copthorne Hotel Merry Hill who invited us along to [...]
ARE you feeling inspired to start your big Spring clean now the sun is starting to shine? We’re in the last few days of National Declutter Week, so get in the spirit, shake out the cobwebs and clear the decks ready for Summer. Clearing out your wardrobe, your cupboards, your office or your garage can [...]
