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

02 December 2021

Statement from Hospice UK and Gold Standards Framework

Following 15 months of fruitful work with Hospice UK, the Gold Standards Framework will now move back to being a standalone independent organisation once again.

Suli Breaks, whose poem Fireworks has been written for Dying Matters

22 November 2021

Suli Breaks pens new verse for #IRemember campaign

British poet and spoken word artist, Suli Breaks has penned an exclusive verse on themes of grief and loss, mourning and memory to mark #IRemember (22-26 November).

Baby Charlie and his mum

22 November 2021

Remembering Charlie, our beautiful little boy

When Andy and his partner discovered that their little boy had a rare and fatal disease, they had to make a heart-breaking decision.

Marco Quasimodo and his Grandad

22 November 2021

Remembering Bambi, my grandad and hero

Marco Quasimodo remembers his grandad and tells us how St Catherine’s Hospice in Crawley supported his family at the time it was needed most.

#IRemember Audrey & mum Pamela

20 November 2021

#IRemember: Audrey's story

For #IRemember, Audrey remembers her mum, Pamela, and shares her experience of grieving.

Suli Breaks, whose poem Fireworks has been written for Dying Matters

18 November 2021

Suli Breaks | 'Fireworks'

Written exclusively for #IRemember, 'Fireworks' by Suli Breaks is a reminder that grief affects us all, and talking about it can help us.