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A new volunteer service has been set up to support hospital patients who are nearing the end of their lives.
The Butterfly Volunteers at Great Western Hospital in Swindon will provide emotional support and companionship for patients in their final days, alongside their families.
The service, which is funded by the hospital's charity Brighter Futures, is being offered in partnership with the End of Life and Palliative Care Team, voluntary services and the Anne Robson Trust.
Butterfly coordinator Abigail Grimmer said: "They are specially trained to offer quiet companionship and a reassuring presence."
