Courses, conferences and learning events

Sign up to our range of topical and cost effective courses, conferences and other learning events for those working in or with hospices
A photo showing the ACC in Liverpool, venue of the 2023 National Conference

Hospice UK National Conference

We’re delighted that the Hospice UK National Conference will be returning to the ACC Liverpool for 2023, from Monday 6 – Wednesday 8 November.

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Find out more about our events for professionals

We offer a range of topical and cost effective courses, conferences and other learning events for those working in or with hospices.

hospice fundraising leadership conference

Hospice Fundraising Leaders Conference

A one-day conference aimed at hospice fundraising leaders to help support strategic thinking and enable them to connect with peers on fundraising challenges.
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The Trustees Conference returns from 13 - 15 September 2022, and is a three day virtual event aimed at hospice trustees and chairs of member hospices and subscribers.

Trustees Conference

The Trustees Conference is a three day virtual event aimed at hospice trustees and chairs of member hospices and subscribers. 2023 dates are still to be announced.
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Childhood Bereavement Courses

Find out about the Working in Childhood Bereavement courses from St Christopher’s Candle and Hospice UK, accredited by Middlesex University.
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A joint conference with Hospice UK, the Executive Clinical Leaders Group (ECLiHP) and Strategic HR and Workforce Leads Group (ShaWL), taking place on 25 April 2023

Conference: Hospice Career Pathways - the roads less travelled

A joint conference with Hospice UK, the Executive Clinical Leaders Group (ECLiHP) and Strategic HR and Workforce Leads Group (ShaWL), taking place on 25 April 2023.
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Compassionate Employers is a workplace bereavement, carer and illness support programme to help support your employees experiencing grief, bereavement and caring responsibilities at work.

Strategic Leadership Programme

Booking is now open for the ninth cohort of the Strategic Leadership Online Programme, taking place between March and July 2023.
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Professional actor Joey Taylor performs the Bounce Back Boy and gives the voice to Josh Cawley

Educational Plays

Our specially commissioned plays featuring themes around palliative and end of life care are ideal training resources.
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On this page you'll find Hospice UK's cancellation policy for attendees of one-day in-person courses and conferences.

Commercial Opportunities

Find opportunities to connect with over 220 Hospice UK members via sponsorship of our conferences, network meetings and newsletters.

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Dying Matters - it's important to talk about it

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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