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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Sarah Roberts

17 August 2020

Trinity Hospice and local hospital support people through bereavement

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals and Trinity Hospice are providing bereavement support during the pandemic and beyond.

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07 August 2020

How a virtual platform can improve access to care

Halton Haven Hospice in the north west of England is using a virtual care platform to ensure care remains sustainable for the local population.

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23 July 2020

Good Grief: a book to help with feelings of loss

Sam Shakes' book aims to help people dealing with feelings of loss, shock, anger and sadness when someone dies.

Vince Felton

On The Frontline

23 July 2020

“Cooking for patients makes us go home proud”

Vince Felton, the catering manager at Saint Francis Hospice in Essex, tells us how his team has adapted to working during the pandemic.

St Marys Hospice

23 July 2020

Reducing health inequities in Barrow

St Mary's Hospice CEO Val Stangoe explains how they are improving access to end of life care in Barrow.

Laura Everett

Hospice care stories

21 July 2020

Over three decades of hospice support

Laura Everett was a supporter of Saint Francis Hospice in Essex before it even opened. Little did she know that years later her son would be cared for by the charity.