Travel with the editor of ehospice, David Praill, on a path through the history of palliative care in the UK - a fascinating, revolutionary journey.
Trace its evolution from medieval monastic origins, through to the palliative care revolution spearheaded by Dame Cicely Saunders - found of the first modern hospice.
See new developments from community palliative care to architecture, typified by Maggie's Centres.
Visits include the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Ely Cathedral, Charterhouse, Durham, beautiful Loch Lomond and historic Edinburgh.
Starting in London, travel to Cambridge, before continuing to Newcastle and finishing the tour in Edinburgh.
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Visit Lindisfarne, known locally as Holy Island. Once home to Saint Cuthbert and his rumoured powers of healing, widely regarded as the 'Cradle of Christianity.'
Learn about the history and exciting future of palliative care in the UK, with speakers who are leaders in their fields.
Take a specialist tour of Edinburgh with an historian and explore the beautiful scenery around Loch Lomond.
Some walking between destinations, more time spent standing, and increased travel distances. Requires a reasonable level of fitness.
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