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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Heather Phillips, Senior Staff Nurse at Princess Alice Hospice in Esher

16 December 2020

Supporting patients on Zoom

Heather Phillips, Senior Staff Nurse at Princess Alice Hospice in Esher, reflects on the impact delivering hospice care via Zoom has had on both patients and staff.

Treetops Hospice Care roaming nurse service

11 December 2020

New roaming nurse service is a “lifeline” for families

A family in Derbyshire has described how the care they’ve received from Treetops Hospice Care has been a “lifeline”, as it enabled their dad to be cared for at home, as he wi...

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03 December 2020

Hospice staff will be prioritised for COVID-19 vaccination

Hospice UK responds to the news that hospice staff will be prioritised for COVID-19 vaccination.

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17 November 2020

Families in Wales need more respite breaks, survey finds

Families in Wales caring for a child with a life-limiting condition need more respite breaks, a new survey has found.

Remembrance Day, St Michael's Hospice.

11 November 2020

Preserving the precious memories of World War II veterans

To mark Remembrance Day, we’re sharing the story of former RAF member Eric, who took part in a special audio project for St Michael’s Hospice in Hereford.

John, supported by St Michael's Hospice, Harrogate.

10 November 2020

Supporting older veterans with companionship

Saint Michael’s Hospice in Harrogate runs a special volunteer-led project to help reduce isolation for people using their hospice and bereavement support services. In the last fe...