Latest news from Hospice UK

Read all our latest news, and stories showcasing the best of hospice and end of life care.

Four people holding up speech bubbles

Darren Evans and family

17 July 2020

Recording memories for the future

A new app will allow people approaching the end of life to post messages and videos for their family and friends to view after they’ve died.

Nottinghamshire hospice

17 July 2020

A day in the life of a hospice: 24 hours of care during a pandemic

Ever wondered what happens at a hospice hour-by-hour? Nottinghamshire Hospice share what 24 hours of the care they provide looks like while the Covid-19 pandemic is ongoing.

Tyrone Lewis credit Penny4

08 July 2020

Marie Curie announces plans for day to reflect on those bereaved during lockdown

End of life charity Marie Curie has announced plans for a day to reflect on the people who have become bereaved during the lockdown period.

Kat Wright

08 July 2020

Reflections from a redeployed healthcare assistant

Kat Wright tells about being redeployed during the pandemic at Beaumond House Hospice Care.

Patient and healthcare worker

03 July 2020

Care homes & Covid-19: “The biggest impact is on mental health”

Khadija Kachra, manager of Bromley Park Care Centre on the Kent-London border, tells ehospice about the long term impact of the Covid-19 crisis on her staff and residents.

Treetops Hospice Care roaming nurse service

01 July 2020

Toyota helps hospice run new roaming nursing service

Treetops Hospice Care in Derbyshire has launched a new ‘roaming’ nursing service to support more patients in the local community.