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 makes life more meaningful”
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.
Have you got your ‘House in Order?’
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.
Understanding Common End-of-Life Terms
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 […]
A Heartwarming Visit to the Butterfly Hub at Princess Alexandra Hospital
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. […]
And the winner is …
We were very excited when, back in July, we heard that Peter Harrison from Norwich had nominated us in the Best Health Charity category for The Sun’s Who Cares Wins Awards. The Butterfly Volunteers, managed by Caroline Stevens, had supported him and his wife Christine, as she sadly died in the Norfolk and Norwich University […]
Recognising Dr Peter Carter OBE and 75 Years of the NHS
Last week we celebrated the 75th anniversary of the NHS. The “Nursing Times has compiled a list of 75 nurses and midwives who have contributed in a significant way to the service or are rising stars.” We couldn’t be prouder of our trustee and previous CEO of the Royal College of Nursing, Dr. Peter Carter […]
Planning for the dreaded ‘D’ Word
Despite death being something we all face, we tend to avoid using the words death, dying or died and use phrases like ‘they passed away’ or ‘they’re no longer with us’ and many other euphemisms when we have to discuss it – So what is the best way for us to approach the subject and […]
Self-care when someone close to you is dying
Caring for someone you love at the end of their life is never easy.
BBC features the Butterfly Volunteers during Dying Matters Week
Butterfly Volunteers are a vital part of the hospital’s work. They provide comfort and companionship to patients and their families during the final days of life.