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Hospice UK’s Compassionate Employers team explore the definition of a sandwich carer, and give you guidance on what to do if you think that you might be an informal carer.

29 January 2025

Sandwich carers: what are they – and are you one of them?

Hospice UK’s Compassionate Employers team explore the definition of a sandwich carer, and give you guidance on what to do if you think that you might be an informal carer.

Scottish parliament

04 December 2024

Hospice UK responds to draft Scottish budget

The draft Scottish budget published today included recognition that Scotland's hospices need more support, but little clarity on what the funding announced is intended to cover.

Hospice UK warns of '300 closed beds' in English hospices

04 December 2024

Hospice UK warns of '300 closed beds' in English hospices

Around 300 hospice inpatient beds are currently closed or out of use in England, primarily due to lack of funding and staff, Hospice UK has warned.

Call on your MP to stand up for hospices in Westminster

29 November 2024

Hospice UK responds to the assisted dying vote

Toby Porter, CEO of Hospice UK, responds to the result of the vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.

Hospice UK has announced the winners of its 2024 Awards at the annual National Conference, which took place this year in Glasgow

28 November 2024

Hospice UK 2024 Award Winners announced

Hospice UK has announced the winners of its 2024 Awards at the annual National Conference, which took place this year in Glasgow. The awards are kindly supported by the National Ga...

Hospice UK’s CEO, Toby Porter, reflects on challenges and opportunities in hospice care at the 2024 National Conference

26 November 2024

Toby Porter reflects on challenges and opportunities in hospice care at conference

Hospice UK’s CEO, Toby Porter, reflects on challenges and opportunities in hospice care at the 2024 National Conference.