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Where can struggling families’ dress your kids up and down for £ 20′ while helping others?

Good bargains to be had at fundraising stores are just one of the things highlighted by the ellenor hospice charity as part of Hospice Week, which starts today

Ellenor provides care to adults living in Gravesham, Dartford and Swanley either at home, at the Hospice in Gravesend or at a local nursing home He also operates palliative home care for children in the north and west Kent and Bexley

Her journey with ellenor began when her friend died at the Hospice in Gravesend After her death, Lisa volunteered with the charity before accepting her current job

She said: « I wanted a job where I could make a difference and be a part of my local community – that at the end of the day when I got home I know I raised money for help local families who need palliative care

« The money raised by our stores contributes significantly to the £ 7million needed each year to continue providing our services, free of charge to patients and their caregivers Now, in the wake of Covid, we need our community more than ever We need you to come and spend your money Every book we collect in our stores will make a difference for Ellenor

« Just £ 34 of your donation can allow one of our health care assistants to make a vital home visit to a family in need If your donation raised £ 232 it would fund a chemotherapy session for a child at home

« One of my clients said last week ‘Did you sell my wife’s handbag? « And when I say, » Yea baby we made a tenth on it and with the help of donation your donation has now made ellenor50 ‘, they are in heaven

As a single parent with nine kids I’ve been through some rough times so if anyone knows what it’s like to be skint try dressing your kids with no money then it’s me

« Our charity shops can bring you the best brands, like Nike and Adidas, and we can dress your kids up and down for £ 20 »

Ellenor shines the spotlight on some of the people who ensure continuity of service for Hospice Palliative Care Week

Ellenor is one of over 200 participating charity hospices across the UK, run by the national hospice and end of life charity, Hospice UK

Vikki Harding, Managing Director of ellenor, said: ‘Each year Hospice UK hosts a week of celebration, activity and action to reflect on and highlight the invaluable work that hospices do to support individuals and families with life care care

« This year’s theme, This Is What It Takes, is an opportunity to meet some of the people behind the scenes of palliative care involved in ellenor

« From nurses to volunteers, therapy assistants to retail managers, chaplains to housekeeping, this theme is meant to celebrate the incredible contribution of everyone who works at ellenor, especially in these times. difficult and constantly evolvingâ ????

Other staff who share their story are kitchen assistant Deb Oâ ???? Connor, who, as part of a team of five, along with volunteers, helps serve nutritious food to patients, their families and staff

The catering team will ensure that families have the knowledge they need to prepare the same type of meal in their own kitchens for their loved ones, once the patients have returned home This will cover things like support nutritional, in addition to showing loved ones how to prepare and shape mashed food so that it looks like normal food but is easier to swallow

And don’t forget the essential work of housekeepers like Michelle Aldous who make sure the hospice service is safe and clean and the laundry is freshly laundered, which has never been more essential. facing the coronavirus

She said: « In terms of hygiene, we are not talking so much about rethinking, but rather the same thing

« We have always had the highest hygiene standards at ellenor, which means the place is spotless

« I know that by doing my job I add to the patients – safety, comfort and well-being I think it’s the fact that we are all working together to make a real difference that explains the lovely atmosphere of ‘ellenor It’s a place that talks about people and puts them and their needs first, and I’m very happy to be a part of itâ ????

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