Blog Archives

A day in the life of… our Martlets chaplain

Vlada Rakin is our spiritual care lead and chaplain. He talks about the many facets of the spiritual and wellbeing work he is involved in.

Caring for Sally at Christmas

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Marion’s sister Sally was cared for by Martlets in 2017. She died on Boxing Day on the inpatient unit and Marion was by her side. Here, Marion tells us how the team at Martlets made Christmas feel special even though Sally was nearing the end of her life.

Remembering Jo’s dad at Christmas

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Jo’s father John, who died in November 2021, was cared for by Martlets at home and on our inpatient unit. Jo talks about the care he received and how she and her family will be remembering him this Christmas.

Supporting Compassionate Neighbours this Christmas

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Graham volunteers for Compassionate Neighbours. He explains why the scheme is so important, particularly at Christmas.

Why I love working at Martlets on Christmas Day

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Jason is housekeeping team leader at Martlets and he and his team make sure our facilities are clean and safe for patients, staff and visitors. He tells us why he enjoys working on the inpatient unit at Christmas.

Taking on the Hot Coals

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This month, Karen Hunt took on the hot coals in memory of her partner Jason Brand. Karen tells us about the care her partner and family received from Martlets and why she wanted to take on our Firewalk challenge.

I love being a Compassionate Neighbour

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Christian signed up to be a Compassionate Neighbour via Martlets and tells us what a rewarding experience it’s been.

Why I work for Martlets trading

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Karen Bentley is our distribution centre manager, helping support our eight Martlets shops. For Hospice Care Week 2022, Karen talks about her experiences in Martlets trading.

Why I work for Martlets as a night nurse

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Nikki Jones is a Staff Nurse at Martlets and has worked with us for over a decade. For Hospice Care Week 2022, Nikki talks about her experiences as a nurse on our inpatient unit.