I joined the Anne Robson Trust because good support at the end of life is a cause I believe in, and the solution is simple but so often lacking. A few years ago, I heard that a close friend’s newborn baby had multiple issues and was unlikely to survive. I felt underequipped to help them. […]
Both my professional and personal life experiences have led me to working with the amazing team that is The Anne Robson Trust.
In the final stages of my Mum’s life, she was moved into a Hospice and it has only been on reflection and since working at the Anne Robson Trust that I have understood what a privilege that was in terms of the environment and level of care.
I, like I’m sure many of you out there, tried not to think too much about death and dying. That is until, you are confronted by the situation and have no choice.
The 8th May 2024 will be the UK’s first Advance Care Plan Day. This year’s theme is ‘Getting your House in Order’ – which is built on a foundation of ‘What Matters Most’ to you.
Being a Butterfly Volunteer and supporting people at the end of their life can be a profound experience. We spoke to Rita about why she chose to be a Butterfly Volunteer.
The 8th May 2024 will be the UK’s first Advance Care Plan Day. This year’s theme is ‘Getting your House in Order’ – which is built on a foundation of ‘What Matters Most’ to you.
Navigating the terminology surrounding end-of-life care can be daunting. Join us, as we explore and define a variety of terms commonly used at the end of life. Active Dying: The final phase of life (usually the last days and hours) marked by a decline in physical function where the body starts to slow down. Advance Care […]
We recently had the pleasure of visiting the Butterfly Hub at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, and we can’t stop thinking about it… 🦋 From the moment we stepped in, the atmosphere was warmth and comfort. It’s a cosy oasis, with a beautiful stained-glass window and calming colours that instantly make you feel at ease. […]
We were thrilled to hear that we have been successful in our application to the National Lottery’s ‘Reaching Communities’ fund. The Anne Robson Trust will receive a total of £223,000 over three years, with the aim of ‘Stepping up to support people at the end of life.’ The funds will go towards growing our work […]
