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Simon Callow CBE speech at the Gala Dinner

13 October 2021

Hospice UK Gala Dinner raises £107,000

A host of special guests, including Hospice UK ambassadors Simon Callow CBE and Martine McCutcheon, raised £107,000 at Hospice UK’s Gala Dinner.

22 July 2021

Hospice UK responds to the announcement of the pay rise for NHS staff

The UK government announced on 21 July that it will be offering a 3% pay rise to NHS staff in England.

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09 July 2021

Hospice UK responds to benefits rules being eased for terminally ill claimants

The UK Government announced yesterday that they will extend the criteria to fast-track benefits payments to terminally-ill claimants in England and Wales, following a long-running ...

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10 May 2021

Thousands dying every year without wishes being met, survey reveals

Brits do not have sufficient plans in place for the end of their lives because they are unaware of what to do and unsure of how to talk about it, according to research published by...

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24 March 2021

Response to announcement of support for Scottish hospices

The Scottish Hospice Leadership group has today announced that the Scottish Government is providing a £16.9 million support package for Scottish hospices.

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22 March 2021

Response to the National Clinical Framework by the Welsh Government

The Welsh Government has published their National Clinical Framework this week, and sets out plans for an End of Life Care Programme.