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Response to the draft Scottish Budget

Hospice UK responds to the draft Scottish Budget
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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Backdated bereavement benefits extended to cohabiting parents
Dying Matters

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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Dying Matters

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.
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What to write in holiday cards to someone who is grieving
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What to write in holiday cards to someone who is grieving

Our Compassionate Employers team share some top tips and examples of what to say in holiday cards to someone who is grieving.
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