Technology and digital developments

Read the results of our first ever Hospice Digital Technology Maturity survey, carried out in 2024.

Technology has the potential to help hospices streamline and strengthen their ways of working. However, implementing new systems can be daunting.

On this page, you can find out how we support our members to think strategically about technological development and share learning with each other.
 

Tech in hospice care: the game-changer we never knew we needed

Why is technology important for hospices?

One of our three strategic priorities for 2024-2029 is making sure hospices thrive into the future. To do this, hospices need to adapt to and utilise new digital technologies. 

Read this article by Mark Hawkins, Chief Executive of Rowcroft Hospice, to find out how Rowcroft is using technology to underpin high quality care.

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Hospice technology maturity survey

Submit your data for this year's survey by 29th September.

Find out how hospices are using technology in innovative ways

Hospice technology maturity survey

Read the results of our first ever hospice digital technology maturity survey, carried out in 2024, and find out how you can take part this year.
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Peer support and sharing learning

Join our Technology Leaders network or attend our next conference to share ideas, meet colleagues and get peer support.

Do you have strategic responsibility for your hospice’s technology or digital development? Join our network to share, learn and get peer support.

Hospice Technology Leaders Network

Do you have strategic responsibility for your hospice’s technology or digital development? Join our network to share, learn and get peer support.
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Technology Leaders Conference

The first Hospice UK Technology Leaders Conference took place on Tuesday 4th February 2025 in Manchester.
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Hospice UK National Conference

Hospice UK's annual National Conference 2025 will take place in Liverpool from 25 – 27 November.
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Find out how hospices are utilising technology to improve care

Digital technology: examples of innovation

Find out how hospices are utilising digital technology to improve quality of care.

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Other useful resources

Cybercrime is the fastest growing crime in the world. We’ve put together some information to help hospice senior leaders and trustees understand and mitigate the risks.

Cyber security: tips for success

Cybercrime is the fastest growing crime in the world. We’ve put together some information to help hospice senior leaders and trustees understand and mitigate the risks.
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Data protection webinar led by David Taylor

Data protection for hospices

Watch recordings from our series of webinars on data protection for hospices.
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Innovation Hub

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.

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