Latest news from Hospice UK

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Rankin portrait

18 July 2022

Rankin to collaborate with Dying Matters

Dying Matters is partnering with world-renowned photographer Rankin to produce a series of real-life portraits for #IRemember 2022.

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16 August 2022

Laughing about death?

The East African Education Foundation were awarded a grant to produce a one-off comedy and information event around the theme of death, grief and end of life care planning.

Your stories - Terri & Kathy

11 August 2022

Your stories - Terri & Kathy

Kathy’s family wanted to spend quality time with her as she died, but suddenly and unexpectedly became her carers instead. Her sister Terri believes that an overstretched and dis...

Campaigner Maureen and the Dying Matters team outside Westminster

07 July 2022

Dying Matters headed to Westminster

Dying Matters headed to Westminster to call for the rise in deaths at home to be properly examined.

30 June 2022

Successful projects announced by Dying Matters Community Grants Programme

We are pleased to announce the four successful projects to receive funding from the Dying Matters Community Grants programme in 2022.

Phoebe shares her story of the death of her auntie Denise for Hospice UK 'share your story'

30 May 2022

Your stories - Phoebe and Denise

Phoebe, a registered nurse, had years of experience in healthcare settings. However that wealth of experience did not prepare her for the death of her special auntie, and at times ...

A selection of the best adult and childrens' books to read to help with death, dying and grief

06 May 2022

Books to help us think about death, dying and grief

A recommended selection of the best books to help us think about death, dying and grief, from the author of With the End in Mind, Kathryn Mannix.