Latest news from Hospice UK

Read all our latest news, and stories showcasing the best of hospice and end of life care.

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Press article stock image, the word PRESS spelt out with dice

20 December 2021

Further government funding for hospices to support the NHS and tackle COVID

Hospice UK welcomes the government’s continued recognition of the essential role hospices play in their community in caring for people at the end of their life.

Hospice UK Carol Service 2019

13 December 2021

Cancellation of the Hospice UK carol service

We’re saddened to share with you that we’ve decided to cancel this year’s event, which was due to take place on the evening of Wednesday 15 December.

A mockup of the new Planning Ahead tool, being piloted through Hospice UK

End of life care

10 December 2021

New Planning Ahead tool launched

Dr Kathryn Mannix writes about the pilot of a new advance care planning tool.

02 December 2021

Statement from Hospice UK and Gold Standards Framework

Following 15 months of fruitful work with Hospice UK, the Gold Standards Framework will now move back to being a standalone independent organisation once again.

Suli Breaks, whose poem Fireworks has been written for Dying Matters

22 November 2021

Suli Breaks pens new verse for #IRemember campaign

British poet and spoken word artist, Suli Breaks has penned an exclusive verse on themes of grief and loss, mourning and memory to mark #IRemember (22-26 November).

Baby Charlie and his mum

22 November 2021

Remembering Charlie, our beautiful little boy

When Andy and his partner discovered that their little boy had a rare and fatal disease, they had to make a heart-breaking decision.