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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.

In the 14 years that Karen has worked in a hospice, she's seen huge leaps forward in attitudes towards hospice care – thanks to the dedication and compassion of the people she works with

Hospice care stories

09 October 2023

Karen’s story: ‘The difference we can make is incredible’

Since Karen has worked in a hospice, she's seen huge leaps forward in attitudes towards hospice care – thanks to the dedication and compassion of her colleagues.

As a valued volunteer at Myton’s Inpatient Unit, Surjit helps offer Advance Care Planning to patients and their families

Hospice care stories

09 October 2023

Surjit’s Story: volunteering in Advance Care Planning

Surjit is one of the amazing people who make hospice care what it is. We find out why she volunteers in her local hospice after a rewarding career as a GP.

Calley-Anne’s work in her role as Activities Coordinator at The Myton Hospices means she has an important part to play in patients’ wellbeing

Hospice care stories

09 October 2023

Calley’s Story: why I work at a hospice

Calley-Anne’s work in her role as Activities Coordinator at The Myton Hospices means she has an important part to play in patients’ wellbeing.

Hospice UK is today pleased to launch a joint manifesto for palliative and end of life care, in partnership with Marie Curie, the National Bereavement Alliance, Sue Ryder and Together for Short Lives

02 October 2023

A manifesto for palliative and end of life care

Hospice UK has launched a joint manifesto for palliative and end of life care, in partnership with Marie Curie, the National Bereavement Alliance, Sue Ryder and Together for Short ...

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26 September 2023

Hospice funding falls short by £47m

England’s adults’ hospices have faced a real-terms cut in their Government funding of £47m in the past two years, according to new data from Hospice UK.