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Debbie Thrower
- Mar 1
- 2 min
The pre-eminence of touch
Touch is as necessary to human survival as food and water. So says an article in the The Economist magazine
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Debbie Thrower
- Feb 25
- 3 min
Relational Care and Older People
We review a new book making an important contribution to improving the everyday lives of older people
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Debbie Thrower
- Feb 24
- 1 min
Cream tea deliveries hit the spot
Anna Friends are delivering cream teas and keeping in touch with people regularly by phone
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Debbie Thrower
- Feb 24
- 1 min
How to be a better presenter...
Learn how to be a good communicator and deliver effective presentations
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Debbie Thrower
- Feb 24
- 1 min
Another Anna Chaplain for Cumbria!
We are delighted that Margaret Tate is up and running as an Anna Chaplain in Lower Furness
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