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"Caring for Diana was challenging, but the right thing to do"

A Chester hospice overcame many challenges to greatly improve Diana's quality of life, who was experiencing homelessness, addiction and illness
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New Dying Matters podcast discusses racism in palliative care

Palliative care doctor Jamilla Hussain and Hospice UK’s CEO Tracey Bleakley discuss racism in palliative care in a new podcast for Dying Matters.
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Homelessness, substance use and dying with dignity

Alison Colclough, Homelessness Service Lead at St. Luke’s Hospice in Cheshire, explains how the hospice supported Jane and Tommy, a couple experiencing homelessness and substance...
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New report examines equality in end of life sector

New Hospice UK report examines equality in the hospice and end of life sector
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End of life care in English prisons is inadequate, says new report

A new report by Hospice UK, Dying Behind Bars investigates the increasing need for better end of life care in English prisons, revealing that prisoners are missing out on adequate ...
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​East London hospice launches project to reach homeless

Saint Francis Hospice has set up a new project to make sure that people experiencing homelessness in the local community can access end of life care.
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