Your guide to hospice and end of life care

Explore our comprehensive set of practical advice and resources on what to expect when someone is dying, and how to access hospice care.

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Hospice UK is the national charity for hospice and end of life care. We work to ensure everyone affected by death, dying and bereavement gets the care and support they need, when they need it.

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Information and Support

We know that dealing with end of life care can be hard. Our information and support pages give you guidance and tips to help you and your family through this.
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If you work in palliative and end of life care, you can find support, development opportunities, resources, and guidance and access our networks and communities on Hospice UK’s Innovation Hub

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If you work in palliative and end of life care, you can find support, development opportunities, resources, and guidance and access our networks and communities on Hospice UK’s I...
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Hospice care transforms lives. But we can’t do what we do without you.
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We're here at Hospice UK for you when you need us

At Hospice UK we work for the benefit of people affected by death and dying, collaborating with our hospice members and other partners who work in end of life care.

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Your guide to hospice and end of life care

Find out about the many different ways hospice and end of life care can support you.

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Latest from Hospice UK

The latest news and events from us here.

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Hospice sector facing collective deficit of £77m

Hospice sector facing collective deficit of £77m
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Welsh Government announce £4m to support hospice services

Welsh Government announce £4m to support hospice services
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Celebrating Ramadan at Keech Hospice

In 2023, for the first time, Keech Hospice Care helped their staff celebrate Ramadan. Diksha Pike works with their EDI group, and explains why it's so important to the hospice.
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Coming to the Day Hospice has done loads to boost my self-esteem
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Hospice care finder

Looking for a hospice? Our Hospice Finder shows you adult and children's hospices near you.

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Dying Matters

Hospice UK’s Dying Matters campaign is working with you to create an open culture in which we’re comfortable talking about death, dying and grief.

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