Hospices could run out of PPE in days as terminally ill fear dying alone

Hospices could run out of PPE ‘within days’ after being charged 26 times more than the NHS when their supply chains were told to prioritise hospitals Hospices usually get PPE from NHS supply chains but this was stopped in March  Priority is now hospitals but hospices are caring for 24,000 people a day  One resident … Read more

Terminally ill ex-CBBC star battling cystic fibrosis fears she won’t live to see end of lockdown

Terminally ill ex-CBBC star, 28, battling cystic fibrosis fears she won’t live to see family after lockdown – as she faces treatment at home while her hospital unit is used for coronavirus patients Chelsie Whibley, 28, is terminally ill with inherited disorder cystic fibrosis She has been asked to quarantine indefinitely as she is classed … Read more

Sherrie Hewson breaks down in tears as she reveals her terminally ill sibling is in hospital 

‘My brother has a brain tumour and I can’t see him’: Sherrie Hewson breaks down in tears as she reveals her terminally ill sibling is in hospital By Rebecca Davison for MailOnline Published: 10:35 BST, 7 April 2020 | Updated: 10:59 BST, 7 April 2020 Sherrie Hewson broke down in floods of tears on Good … Read more

GP surgery sends out letter asking terminally ill patients to sign DNR notices

‘It was like having my death warrant sent by the grim reaper’: Fury as GP surgery asks patients with serious health problems to sign ‘do not resuscitate’ forms so medics will not be called if they fall ill with coronavirus Llynfi Surgery in Maesteg, South Wales sent out the letter to seriously ill patients Terminal … Read more

Will I inherit any of my terminally ill husband’s state pension?

Will I inherit any of my terminally ill husband’s state pension when he dies? Steve Webb replies By Steve Webb for This Is Money Published: 07:36 BST, 30 March 2020 | Updated: 07:36 BST, 30 March 2020 I receive £150 state pension in my own right. My husband is terminally ill now. Will I receive … Read more