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Carers' Day at Willen Hospice

Published - Tuesday, 12 June, 2007

Marking National Carers' Week

11th-15th June is National Carers' Week.

To mark this, a special Carers' day was held at the Hospice on Monday 11th June offering massage, beauty treatments, creative therapies and support to those caring for Hospice patients. During the day, the Mayor of Milton Keynes came along to show his support.

Images below show the Mayor of Milton Keynes meeting Carers and Staff

Mayor of Milton Keynes meet Melody Hornblow Mayor of Milton Keynes meets Carers and Staff
Carer's Day Willen Hospice

At any one time the Hospice offers various levels of support to approximately 750 Carers.

A Carers' group meets every Wednesday in the Day Hospice for an informal chat, but most support is offered by telephone or in the home. Support includes advice, information, therapies eg massage and a sympathetic ear when needed.

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