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Hospice UK’s 2023 National Conference kicked off in Liverpool with an opening speech from our CEO, Toby Porter

06 November 2023

Hospice UK’s 2023 Conference Opens

Hospice UK’s 2023 National Conference kicked off in Liverpool with an opening speech from our CEO, Toby Porter. Read his key points, plus previews of the conference schedule.

Black History Month 2023: celebrated by the UK’s hospices

31 October 2023

Black History Month 2023: celebrated by the UK’s hospices

For Black History Month, our hospice members have been celebrating and honouring the role of Black women in healthcare. Here's a roundup of what they've been up to.

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23 October 2023

Understanding the hospice clinical workforce

The recent Hospice Care Week (9-15 October) celebrated hospice care nationwide, and the incredible work that is being done to make sure everyone can benefit from the very best end ...

Dr Jane Chidgey-Clark writes a guest blog to celebrate Speak Up Month

23 October 2023

Freedom to Speak Up: hospice values in action

Compassion and breaking barriers – keystones of Hospice UK's values – are also an integral element of creating a Freedom to Speak Up culture. Dr Jane Chidgey-Clark writes a gue...

As part of Hospice Care Week, we're helping hospices engage with their local representative, helping them better understand how hospices support people at the end of their lives. Pictured: Vicky Ford MP at Farleigh Hospice

09 October 2023

Politicians visit hospices for Hospice Care Week

As part of Hospice Care Week, we're helping hospices engage with their local representative, helping them better understand how hospices support people at the end of their lives.

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30 June 2023

Hospice UK responds to the NHS workforce plan

Hospice UK responds to the NHS plan for workforce in England.