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Welcome to the St Barnabas House Blog

Here you'll find articles about what we do, and how we support people with life-limiting illnesses. All blogs written by expert hospice staff, patients and family members - on a range of topics we're passionate about and think you'll find interesting.

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Dying Matters Week – Katie’s Story
What happens when you are grieving a death of a loved one, and your workplace is a hospice? Our Future Care-Coordinator Katie Barrett shares her story.
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No right way to grieve
"Death is the (very large) elephant in the room that we often feel uncomfortable talking about despite the fact it affects all of us, and everyone around us."
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Helping you talk to children about death
Talking to children about death is difficult. Where do you start? Will they understand? How will they react? What questions will they ask?
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It’s your time to be selfish
"When my Dad received his terminal prognosis in March 2020, I didn’t want there to be a single word left unsaid to him."