Hospice in line for national film award

A film created by Treetops Hospice dispelling some of the myths around hospice care has been shortlisted for a national award.

The Risley-based hospice’s six-minute film, Busting Myths: Hospice Care, has been named as a finalist in the Smiley Charity Film Awards.

It features staff and volunteers from across the organisation as they challenge some of the most common misconceptions about hospice care.

In the film, contributors explain that Treetops is far from the “depressing and dark” place and addresses the taboo surrounding conversations about death and dying.

It also clarifies how the hospice is funded –  challenging the assumption that hospices are fully funded by the NHS.

Michael Younger, head of marketing at Treetops Hospice, said: “We are delighted to have been chosen as a finalist for the Smiley Charity Film Awards. Being recognised alongside so many fantastic charities is an achievement in itself, and we feel incredibly honoured.”

The final stage of public voting is now open and closes on Thursday 23 April.

Winners of the Smiley Charity Film Awards will be announced on Wednesday 29 April, with each category winner receiving a unique Smiley Charity Film Awards trophy and a £3,000 prize.

To view the nominees and vote for Treetops Hospice, click here.