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On this page we have summarised how legislation to introduce assisted dying is progressing across the UK and Ireland, and how Hospice UK has been engaging with the parliamentary process.
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Talking about Grief: Why Words Matter

Find out more about how language impacts grief
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Hospice UK responds to the Autumn Budget 2025

Hospice UK responds to the Autumn Budget 2025
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Innovation in Income Generation award 2025
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Hospice UK 2025 Award Winners announced

Hospice UK has announced the winners of its 2025 Awards at the annual National Conference. The awards are kindly supported by the National Garden Scheme.
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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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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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