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Hospice care doesn’t stop at Christmas, when dedicated staff go the extra mile to give patients and their loved ones the gift of happy memories, and quality time together
Hospice care stories

How hospices give the gift of time at Christmas

Hospice care doesn’t stop at Christmas, when dedicated staff go the extra mile to give patients and their loved ones the gift of happy memories, and quality time together.
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Manifesto priorities for Senedd elections 2026

The next Welsh Government must take urgent action to secure the future of hospice and palliative care.
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Find out how Mo Kamran, an aspiring medical student, gained unique insights into the value of hospice care through the Volunteer to Career programme at St Michael's Hospice
Hospice care stories

The Volunteer to Career programme

Find out how Mo Kamran, an aspiring medical student, gained unique insights into the value of hospice care through the Volunteer to Career programme at St Michael's Hospice
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Press Release

Response to closure of Richard House Children's Hospice

Hospice UK responds to news of closure from Richard's House Children's Hospice
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In November 2024, Michelle was admitted to Hospice of the Good Shepherd. This is the story of how the hospice gave her one last Christmas with her family: husband Jeff, and children Harry and Alfie
Hospice care stories

Michelle's Special Christmas at Hospice of the Good Shepherd

In November 2024, Michelle was admitted to Hospice of the Good Shepherd. This is the story of how the hospice gave her one last Christmas with her family.
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Christmas can be an incredibly tough time if you're without a loved one. Dying Matters supporters share who they're remembering this year.
Dying Matters

Who I’m remembering this Christmas

Christmas can be an incredibly tough time if you're without a loved one. Dying Matters supporters share who they're remembering this year.
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Volunteer Gardener of the Year award 2025
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“Winning Volunteer Gardener of the Year Award: it’s a team effort”

Penny Hall is the 2025 winner of Hospice UK's Volunteer Gardener of the Year Award. Her personal connection to St Raphael's Hospice has led to volunteering there, day in, day out.
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