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Men's Health Week: making time to stay well

Men’s Health Week is a chance to prioritise wellbeing. James shares how running, walking and balance help him stay mentally and physically healthy.

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Tony’s volunteering story

Demelza is powered by over 1,000 volunteers making a real difference -  like Tony, who helps create peaceful garden spaces for families at our hospice sites.

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Yeun's volunteering story: making a fresh start

Volunteering at Demelza helped Yeun transition from her family business to a new career in finance, gaining confidence, skills, and a fresh start along the way.

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Rose's volunteering story: finding a new community

After losing her husband, Rose found friendship, purpose, and new skills through volunteering at Demelza’s Canterbury shop - 17 years and still going strong!

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Dying Matters Awareness Week: the culture of dying matters

Dying Matters Awareness Week is vital to Demelza as it encourages open, culturally sensitive conversations about death and grief, helping families feel supported and understood.

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Furry friends providing support at Demelza

To mark National Therapy Animal Day, Pets As Therapy dogs Nala and Buddy visited Demelza, bringing comfort and smiles to children and families with their calming presence.

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Stress Awareness Month: small acts of love

April is Stress Awareness Month, and Demelza is highlighting how small acts of love - like a lift to hospital or a listening ear - can ease stress for families with children who have serious or life-limiting conditions.

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National Storytelling Week: why stories are so important to children (and grown-ups!)

Children’s author Alex Brooks is creating a magical series of original tales for our Trail with a Tale sculpture trail in Tunbridge Wells this summer. To celebrate National Storytelling Week, we caught up with Alex to find out why storytelling means so much to all of us and how she is supporting Demelza through her stories. 

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Feeling blue? Have a brew and take care of your wellbeing at work

Today on Brew Monday we speak to Demelza’s HR Training and Wellbeing Officer to see what you can do on this day and every day to look after your mental health and wellbeing at work. 

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