Latest news from Hospice UK

Read all our latest news, and stories showcasing the best of hospice and end of life care.

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children's hospice patient holding rabbit

Hospice care stories

19 June 2025

Connecting families through nature, animals and play

A recent family day out at Hobbledown Adventure Park brought together 17 families for an experience filled with nature, fun and making memories.

Childrens hospice patient and his mum

Hospice care stories

19 June 2025

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.

Call on your MP to stand up for hospices in Westminster

13 June 2025

Hospice UK responds to report stage debate on Assisted Dying

Hospice UK responds to report stage debate on Assisted Dying

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12 June 2025

Hospice UK appoints two new trustees

Helen Bennett and Andrew Strevens join Hospice UK's Board of Trustees

Call on your MP to stand up for hospices in Westminster

11 June 2025

Response to Spending Review

Toby Porter, CEO of Hospice UK, which represents the UK's 200 hospices, responds to the Chancellor’s spending plans.

Primrose Hospice volunteer Paul

Hospice care stories

06 June 2025

From patient to volunteer: Paul's story

Paul Whitehouse kindly volunteers his time every week to run a popular art group for patients at Primrose Hospice.

A young volunteer at Saint Francis Hospice

Hospice care stories

05 June 2025

Supporting people as a volunteer counsellor is so rewarding

Ellie Kadir, 27, is in the second year of her degree in integrative counselling. Here she shares why volunteering as a counsellor at Saint Francis Hospice is so rewarding.