Charities
Combat Stress
Combats Stress provide clinical treatment and support for veterans from the British Armed Forces, with a focus on those with some of the most complex mental health issues. When some military personnel leave the service, their experiences can’t easily be left behind. Without treatment, psychological trauma can eventually tear lives apart.
Combat Stress believe military trauma shouldn’t destroy the lives of veterans and their families. For over a century, they’ve helped former servicemen and women with mental health problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression.
St. Gemma's Hospice
St. Gemma’s Hospice is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care for individuals with life-limiting illnesses. Our services are designed not only to meet the medical needs of patients but also to offer emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to them and their families during the most challenging stages of life. By fostering a holistic approach, we aim to ensure comfort and dignity at every stage of care.
In addition to our direct patient care, St. Gemma’s is also a leader in advancing the field of palliative care through our Academic Unit, which works in collaboration with the University of Leeds. Together, we are at the forefront of palliative care research and education on an international scale, continuously striving to enhance the quality of care for those at the end of life. This partnership ensures that all staff and volunteers working in hospice and end-of-life care receive the most up-to-date education and training, informed by the latest research and first-hand evidence.
By staying at the cutting edge of palliative care education, we contribute to setting new standards in the field and improving outcomes for patients worldwide. You can learn more about the far-reaching impact of our international work and the educational resources we provide by visiting: https://www.st-gemma.co.uk/education-and-training/.