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Tony Collins, who received an OBE in the New Year's Honours List

31 December 2023

Hospice UK Deputy Chair recognised in New Year’s Honours List

Tony Collins, Deputy Chair of Hospice UK, has been awarded an OBE in the 2024 New Year's Honours List for services to healthcare and community.

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19 December 2023

Response to the draft Scottish Budget

Hospice UK responds to the draft Scottish Budget

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18 December 2023

Hospices in Scotland face collective deficit of £16 million

Data from Hospice UK reveals that hospices in Scotland are budgeting for an unprecedented collective deficit of £16m in 2023/4, as the cost of paying their dedicated staff a fair ...

As the national charity for hospices, our collective voice has been making an impact in 2023. Here’s a roundup of just some of our highlights.

15 December 2023

A year in review: our 2023 highlights

As the national charity for hospices, our collective voice has been making an impact in 2023. Here’s a roundup of just some of our highlights.

Backdated bereavement benefits extended to cohabiting parents

15 December 2023

Backdated bereavement benefits extended to cohabiting parents

Half of grieving families eligible for time-limited back payments of financial support are yet to claim, say the Childhood Bereavement Network.

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14 December 2023

Talkaoke – the art of conversation

A pop-up talk show run by The People Speak is being used to foster creative conversations about death and grief with young people.