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Husband Andy and wife Gill together at Ellenor
Hospice care stories

How hospice care helped one man care for the wife Alzheimer's was taking away

Gill has Stage 6 Alzheimer’s, for Andy, it meant the loss of their old life together.
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Hospice UK responds to the 10 Year Plan for the NHS in England

Hospice UK response to the Government's 10 Year Plan for the NHS in England
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Alison Steadman and Hospice UK at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
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'The hospice were there for her': in conversation with Alison Steadman

Join beloved actor Alison Steadman in conversation with Hospice UK’s Director of Income Generation, Catherine Bosworth, at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025.
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hospice patient receiving rehabilitation care at garden house
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"Maybe there is some purpose to life in the end" - Roger's experience with Garden House Hospice care

Roger Russell is 92 and lives with his wife Valerie in Hitchin. As well as his role as devoted husband of 69 years, Roger has been Val’s primary carer for the last five years - c...
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Two thirds of people living in rural areas struggle to access end of life care

Hospice UK has launched a landmark report, calling for urgent action to improve access to palliative and end of life care in remote, rural and island communities across the UK.
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Press Release

Hospice UK responds to vote on Assisted Dying

Hospice UK responds to the Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
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Childrens hospice patient and his mum
Hospice care stories

Breaking the stigma of children’s hospice care.

A mum whose son lives with a rare genetic condition is sharing their story to help break the stigma of children’s hospice care.
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