Latest news from Hospice UK

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St Barnabas Hospice, Worthing

29 September 2020

“The hospice helped my dad, so I wanted to give something back”

St Barnabas House in Worthing cared for Peter Pearce’s dad when it became too difficult for the family to meet his care needs. Here Peter explains how invaluable the hospice was ...

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25 September 2020

Deutsche Bank hosts One Day for Hospice UK

On 24th September 2020, Deutsche Bank held ‘One Day’, a fantastic event to encourage staff from across the organisation to donate to Hospice UK.

A mockup of printed versions of the Care After Death guidance

14 September 2020

Hospice UK releases new Care After Death guidance

Hospice UK releases third edition of Care After Death guidance for professionals.

Star of Channel 4’s Gogglebox June Bernicoff died in May this year after being cared for by The Myton Hospice

28 August 2020

How a hospice at home team comforted a Gogglebox star and her family

Star of Channel 4’s Gogglebox June Bernicoff died in May this year after being cared for by The Myton Hospice in Warwickshire. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the charity’s h...

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28 August 2020

9/11 bereavement support can help those affected by COVID-19, study finds

Bereavement support offered after 9/11 could be effective for people affected by COVID-19 trauma, new research from Marie Curie has found.

Heather Richardson and Shaun O Leary

25 August 2020

Remembering Dr Mary Baines, pioneer of hospice care

St Christopher’s Hospice CEOs pay tribute to Dr Mary Baines, a leading force in establishing the UK’s hospice movement.