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Two polaroid-style photos on an orange background. On the left, labelled Jada-Lea, she smiles widely in her wheelchair, wearing glasses, a red top and a pink cardigan with a cherry pattern. On the right, labelled Michele & Frank, the couple sit side by side at a table, smiling, with their hands together.
Hospice care stories

What happens when hospice care is left to chance?

For Jada-Lea's family, a children's hospice is their only break from caring. For Frank, it gave him time to be Michele's husband again. Here's what's at risk when hospice care is l...
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Press Release

Government funding for hospices is as low as 3% in some areas

New figures show huge gaps in government funding for hospices, with 61% of the UK public are worried care won't be there when they need it.
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Why is hospice care left to chance?

Whether hospice care is there for you can depend on where you live. We explain how hospices are funded, and why that needs to change.
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A dad is smiling next to his daughter, who is lying in bed. They both look very happy.
Hospice care stories

Don't leave hospice care to chance

Eight stories from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland show the difference hospice care makes, and why it should never be left to chance.
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Press Release

Hospice UK responds to Welsh Programme for Government

Hospice UK welcomes the Welsh Government's commitment to palliative and end of life care, and calls for fair and stable funding for hospices in Wales.
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Hospice Alliance Northern Ireland launches new Vision report

Hospice UK welcomes a new vision for the future of hospice care across Northern Ireland and its five priorities for action.
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National Garden Scheme and Hospice UK celebrate their 30th anniversary of partnership in 2026
Hospice care stories

Celebrating 30 Years of National Garden Scheme support

Two different films tell the story of the 30 year partnership between the National Garden Scheme and Hospice UK - showing how the impact of open gardens comes full circle to hospic...
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