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26 September 2023

Hospice funding falls short by £47m

England’s adults’ hospices have faced a real-terms cut in their Government funding of £47m in the past two years, according to new data from Hospice UK.

As part of our Hospice Thought Leadership series, Rhona Baillie, Chief Executive of The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice, discusses sustainable financing for hospices.

Hospice Thought Leadership

14 September 2023

Hospices: health care providers, commercial businesses - or both?

As part of our Hospice Thought Leadership series, Rhona Baillie, Chief Executive of The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice, discusses sustainable financing for hospices.

Little Isla lives with a diagnosis of Gorlin Syndrome and has undergone years of treatment. Her mum, Gemma, tells us how ellenor Hospice make an unbelievable difference to family life.

Hospice care stories

04 September 2023

'Just brilliant': how one hospice is bringing a smile to 4-year-old Isla

Little Isla lives with a diagnosis of Gorlin Syndrome and has undergone years of treatment. Her mum, Gemma, tells us how ellenor Hospice makes an unbelievable difference to family ...

31 August 2023

From GP to hospice doctor: how grant funding transformed Katie’s career

Thanks to Wolfson Professional Development funding, Katie realised her passion for palliative care, retraining from a GP to a Specialty Hospice Doctor with a Diploma in Palliative ...

‘It gave me back my confidence’: how an MCF hospice bursary made a huge difference

17 August 2023

‘It gave me back my confidence’: how an MCF hospice bursary inspired Alison

Thanks to an MCF Bursary for Hospice Staff, Alison regained her confidence at work after a spell of long-term sick leave. She explains how it’s made an impact on her life and on ...

Fundraiser Chris Verney received a new professional development grant from the Masonic Charitable Foundation.

15 August 2023

‘Fresh perspectives, new ideas’: how an MCF bursary helped Chris’s career

Fundraiser Chris Verney received a new professional development grant from the Masonic Charitable Foundation. He explains its huge potential - and how it's helping his colleagues a...

Author Kathryn Mannix (image Craig Fordham)

15 August 2023

Dying is not as bad as you're expecting

Palliative care doctor, author and Hospice UK supporter, Kathryn Mannix, explains how dying is a process - and one that is much more gentle than we imagine.