Fiona Mitchell

3 days ago | rte.ie | Fiona Mitchell

In the Vatican, the days after the election of a pope are known as the "days of surprise" as the outline of a new papacy begins to take shape. By the time Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio stepped out onto the balcony of St Peters on 13 March, 2013, Rome had already undergone plenty of "days of surprise". The resignation of Pope Benedict weeks earlier – the first time a pope had stepped aside in over six centuries - sent shockwaves across the world.

Jan 15, 2025 | thelancet.com | Fiona Mitchell

For young people with long-term medical conditions, the move from the paediatric environment to care within adult services can be a source of stress, fear, and disengagement. If this transition of care is not handled effectively, the likelihood of morbidity and mortality increases as patients are less likely to manage their condition well.

Oct 15, 2024 | teddington.nub.news | Fiona Mitchell

A man whose parents are supported by Crossroads Care is taking on the Ironman Challenge in California. Harry Messenger will swim 2.4 miles, cycle 112 miles and run 26.2 miles around the Californian course on 27October to raise money for Crossroads Richmond and Kingston upon Thames.  Crossroads Care supports the needs of unpaid carers and those it cares for of all ages and disabilities, to include a range of debilitating conditions from dementia to profound disability.

Sep 22, 2024 | rte.ie | Fiona Mitchell

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Sep 1, 2024 | rte.ie | Fiona Mitchell

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