Latest news from Hospice UK

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

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For Carers Week, Mariska shares her experience of being a carer

31 May 2023

Mariska’s story: how I became a carer

As a school employee, Mariska felt heart-broken by the lack of support available when she had to start caring for her child. This is her experience of being a carer.

Lucy Watts MBE with her dog

28 April 2023

Hospice UK pays tribute to Lucy Watts MBE

Hospice UK is devastated to hear that Lucy Watts MBE, a tireless campaigner for palliative and end of life care, has died.

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28 March 2023

Hospices facing mounting cost pressures

The cost of living crisis could have a devastating impact on hospices in the UK, and the services they provide.

Your personal life, your health and your home life are confidential to you. You do not have to share any information you don’t want to

22 March 2023

5 Mistakes to avoid when speaking to a bereaved colleague (and what to say instead)

Have you ever been unsure of what to say to a bereaved colleague? Here are two versions of the same story: one with 'mistakes', and one with best practice, to show you the impact o...

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20 February 2023

‘I Just Want to be Me’: End of life care for trans and gender diverse communities

Our new report is based on first-hand research with the trans and gender diverse community and those working in end of life care. It explores those barriers in depth for the first ...

The winners of the 2022 Michael Howard Award for Partnership Working are St Oswald’s Hospice: Combined Supportive Care Service

24 November 2022

Hospice UK 2022 Award Winners Announced

Hospice UK announced the winners of its 2022 Awards at the National Conference in Glasgow.