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  • HARLINGTON HOSPICE RECEIVES COMPASSIONATE WORKPLACE AWARD

    HARLINGTON HOSPICE RECEIVES COMPASSIONATE WORKPLACE AWARD

    A London hospice has been recognised as a Compassionate Workplace by Compassionate Communities UK (CCUK). Harlington Hospice has been given the award by CCUK, following an assessment of its compassionate culture and future plans to further this work. CCUK trustee Steve Crabb, who presented the Harlington team with its accreditation said, “How our workplaces respond…


  • Matsuzaki United and the fellowship of compassionate communities Japan

    Matsuzaki United and the fellowship of compassionate communities Japan

    To see a series of photos form the trip, please click here – https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/883723519/3b544711e6 The phrase ‘Matsuzaki United’ will become apparent as this blog progresses. Fellowship though – is taken from Lord of the Rings one of my favourite books and films.  In the book a group of people come together, some strangers, for a…


  • Our New Research Academy

    Our New Research Academy

    A pioneering research academy has been launched by Compassionate Communities UK (CCUK) to support a national research agenda on public health palliative care, a social model of death and dying. Bringing together some of the UK’s leading academics working in health, anthropology, sociology and theology, the academy will help to create ongoing growth and investment in research, according to CCUK director Professor Allan Kellehear. “As an organisation,…


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