Martin Edwards, Chief Executive for Julia’s House, the Dorset and Wiltshire Children’s hospices, shares his insights on bereavement, remembrance and finding a way forward when your child has died.

He discusses the emotions parents and family members might experience in the early days of grief and how it evolves over time, while offering advice and guidance on coping with anniversaries and birthdays and ways families can commemorate their child’s life.

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About Forest Holme Hospice:
Forest Holme Hospice provides palliative and end-of life-care and support to more than 1,500 people each year across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness.

Forest Holme Hospice Charity was set-up to ensure that everyone in the local community affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement gets the care and support they need, either at home or in our dedicated hospice facility.

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Kathy, a counsellor at Forest Holme Hospice, discusses the personal journeys of those who are dying.

She explains how different people cope and whether they find hope and joy on their journey, as well as offering insight into how people can feel about hearing commonly used phrases such as ‘being brave’ and ‘fighting cancer’.
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About Forest Holme Hospice:

Forest Holme Hospice provides palliative and end-of-life-care and support to more than 1,500 people each year across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset with advanced cancer, and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness.

Forest Holme Hospice Charity was set-up to ensure that everyone in the local community affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement gets the care and support they need, either at home or in our dedicated hospice facility.

Follow Forest Holme Hospice:

● Website: www.forestholmehospice.org.uk

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● Twitter: https://x.com/ForestHolme

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● Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/lifeandlosspodcast

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Leo, a Social Worker based at Forest Holme Hospice, explores how children understand and cope with death.

He shares advice about how to break the news of death to a child and the subsequent grief support and gives real life insights into how grief can impact a family, while also offering guidance on the resources and support available for children.
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About Forest Holme Hospice:
Forest Holme Hospice provides palliative and end-of life-care and support to more than 1,500 people each year across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness.

Forest Holme Hospice Charity was set-up to ensure that everyone in the local community affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement gets the care and support they need, either at home or in our dedicated hospice facility.

Follow Forest Holme Hospice:
● Website: www.forestholmehospice.org.uk
● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forestholmehospice/
● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forestholme
● Twitter: https://x.com/ForestHolme
● LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/forest-holme-hospice-charity/
● Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/lifeandlosspodcast

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Mary discusses her personal experiences of grief following the loss of her husband Eric and offers her insights and strategies for navigating loss and finding healing.

She talks about her initial feelings of denial, anger and chaos in the immediate aftermath of Eric’s death and discusses strategies that helped her cope day-to-day as she explored new activities or hobbies to aid her healing journey.

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About Forest Holme Hospice:
Forest Holme Hospice provides palliative and end-of life-care and support to more than 1,500 people each year across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness.

Forest Holme Hospice Charity was set-up to ensure that everyone in the local community affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement gets the care and support they need, either at home or in our dedicated hospice facility.

Follow Forest Holme Hospice:
● Website: www.forestholmehospice.org.uk
● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forestholmehospice/
● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forestholme
● Twitter: https://x.com/ForestHolme
● LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/forest-holme-hospice-charity/
● Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/lifeandlosspodcast

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Welcome to another episode of the "Life and Loss" podcast, brought to you by Forest Holme Hospice Charity in Poole, Dorset. In this episode, Jennie shares her experience of grief and finding purpose again following the loss of her Dad in 2013 just two weeks after her wedding, where her Dad's presence was her greatest wish.

She explains how through her grief she discovered comfort in her growing family and found purpose in volunteering at Forest Holme Hospice, where she offers compassion to patients and families facing similar struggles.

About Forest Holme Hospice:
Forest Holme Hospice provides palliative and end-of life-care and support to more than 1,500 people each year across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness.

Forest Holme Hospice Charity was set-up to ensure that everyone in the local community affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement gets the care and support they need, either at home or in our dedicated hospice facility.

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Welcome to another episode of the "Life and Loss" podcast, brought to you by Forest Holme Hospice in Poole, Dorset. In this episode, Dr Amy, Lead Consultant at Forest Holme Hospice, explores the role of palliative care in enhancing the quality of life.

She explains the meaning of ‘Palliative Care’ and what and holistic approach to care involves, as well as offering examples of excellent palliative care and where to find additional help and support.

About Forest Holme Hospice:
Forest Holme Hospice provides palliative and end-of life-care and support to more than 1,500 people each year across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness.

Forest Holme Hospice Charity was set-up to ensure that everyone in the local community affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement gets the care and support they need, either at home or in our dedicated hospice facility.

Follow Forest Holme Hospice:
● Website: www.forestholmehospice.org.uk
● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forestholmehospice/
● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forestholme
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● Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/lifeandlosspodcast

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Welcome to another episode of the "Life and Loss" podcast, brought to you by Forest Holme Hospice in Poole, Dorset. In this episode, Clive discusses his experience of love and loss of his wife Sandie as they faced the unexpected challenges of both ME and cancer after 30 years of marriage.

He explains journey of initial triumphs and then downturns with her health that led them through hospital visits, palliative care, and ultimately to Forest Holme Hospice.

About Forest Holme Hospice:
Forest Holme Hospice provides palliative and end-of life-care and support to more than 1,500 people each year across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness.
Forest Holme Hospice Charity was set-up to ensure that everyone in the local community affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement gets the care and support they need, either at home or in our dedicated hospice facility.

Follow Forest Holme Hospice:
● Website: www.forestholmehospice.org.uk
● Instagram: / forestholmehospice
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● Twitter: https://x.com/ForestHolme
● LinkedIn: / forest-holme-hospice-charity

Welcome to the "Life and Loss" podcast, brought to you by Forest Holme Hospice in Poole, Dorset. In this episode, Liz, an End-of-Life Care Educator based at Forest Holme Hospice, discusses what should be included in an End-of-Life Care plan and why they are so important to patients, and their loved ones.

She explains some common misconceptions about end-of-life care and how proactive end-of-life care planning can empower patients and their families to make informed decisions about their care preferences, while helping to alleviate uncertainty and reduce stress for both patients.

About Forest Holme Hospice:
Forest Holme Hospice provides palliative and end-of life-care and support to more than 1,500 people each year across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness.

Forest Holme Hospice Charity was set-up to ensure that everyone in the local community affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement gets the care and support they need, either at home or in our dedicated hospice facility.

Follow Forest Holme Hospice:
● Website: www.forestholmehospice.org.uk
● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forestholme...
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● Twitter: https://x.com/ForestHolme
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