Latest news from Hospice UK

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23 June 2025

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.

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.

Vote for the Hospice UK Garden of Compassion in the BBC/RHS People's Choice Awards at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025

29 May 2025

From sketch to showground: Hospice UK at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

The Garden of Compassion marked a once-in-a-lifetime experience where hospice care took centre stage at one of the world’s most iconic gardening events.

19 May 2025

In bloom: Hospice UK's Garden of Compassion unveiled at RHS Chelsea

Hospice UK’s Garden of Compassion, fully funded by Project Giving Back, has been unveiled at the world-famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025, raising the profile of the UK’s 200+...

Patients at St Christopher’s Hospice get together to paint ‘Together Pebbles’ for the Hospice UK Garden of Compassion at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 – with the help of comedian Tom Allen

15 May 2025

Special guest joins St Christopher’s patients to paint Together Pebbles

Patients at St Christopher’s Hospice get together to paint ‘Together Pebbles’ for the Hospice UK Garden of Compassion – with the help of comedian Tom Allen.