Over the past 40 years, the population of Norfolk has increased significantly, as has the incidence of terminal or life limiting illness. Changing patterns of life mean care within the family unit is not always possible and there is a greater need for respite and day care. 

Charlotte Shawe is Quality Matron at Priscilla Bacon Lodge - a Palliative Care facility in Norwich. She tells us about the incredible work the staff and volunteers do here, and their plans for a big move to a new facility on the NNUH site.