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'Deadly bureaucracy': a widow from the UK describes how companies deepen grief after the death of loved ones

Louisa Nicoll lost her husband John, who before his death had carefully prepared the transfer of all the family's bills and documents. Despite this, after his passing she had to deal with mailings reading 'Sorry to see you leave us' and texts saying 'Hi, John'. She now campaigns for the standardisation of company procedures and urges families to talk about death in advance. Louisa Nicoll lost her husband John, who before his death had carefully prepared the transfer of all family bills and documents. Despite this, after his passing she had to deal with mailings saying 'Sorry you're leaving us' and text messages saying 'Hi John'. She now campaigns for companies to standardise their procedures and urges families to talk about death in advance.

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Mobile Palliative Care Service for Children Launched in Samarkand Region

Since September 28, a mobile palliative care service for children with severe and incurable illnesses has been operating in the Samarkand region. Teams of medical specialists, social workers and psychologists visit families at home. More than 300 children in need of such assistance have been identified in the region; construction of a children's hospice continues in parallel.

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First mobile palliative care service for children launched in Samarkand region

Since September 28, a mobile palliative care service for children with severe and incurable illnesses has been operating in the Samarkand region. More than 300 children in need of such assistance have been identified. Mobile teams of doctors, social workers and psychologists help children at home, relieve pain, develop individual care plans and teach parents necessary skills. The 'Inson' centers help families obtain social services and rehabilitation equipment. Construction of Uzbekistan's first children's hospice continues in parallel.

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