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Toby Porter opens National Conference 2025
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Toby Porter opens Hospice UK National Conference 2025

Toby Porter, CEO of Hospice UK, opens Hospice UK's 2025 National Conference with a rallying call for the sector to keep using its collective voice.
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Two thirds of Scottish hospices making cuts within the next year

New figures from Hospice UK reveal that two thirds of Scottish hospices either have already made cuts or are planning to make cuts within the next year.
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Manifesto priorities for Scottish Parliament elections 2026

The next Scottish Government must take decisive action to make palliative care a national priority and secure the vital contribution of hospice care.
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Hospice UK responds to news of a modern service framework for palliative and end of life care

The government has pledged to overhaul palliative care and end of life care with a modern service framework.
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Hospice UK responds to assisted dying bill amendment votes in Scottish parliament

Hospice UK responds to assisted dying bill stage 2 votes on amendments.
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380 beds out of use in English hospices

Hospice UK data reveals that 380 beds are out of use in hospices across England, up by over 25% since last year
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