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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Mel McEvoy

20 April 2020

Poems by palliative care nurse in book to raise funds for NHS Covid-19 fund

A new book of poetry produced to raise funds for the NHS Covid-19 emergency fund contains poems written by a palliative care nursing consultant.

Archie Vasiliou

17 April 2020

“The hardest thing is when someone breaks down and I can’t hug them”

Archie Vasiliou’s role as a healthcare assistant for St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth sees him visiting patients who need urgent care in their homes. We spoke to Archie about the new...

HoBS - Hospices of Birmingham and Solihull

16 April 2020

Birmingham hospices partner to launch single hub for care during Covid-19

Adult hospices across Birmingham and Solihull have come together to create a single hub to provide the very best care at the end of life during the Coronavirus outbreak.

Chestnut Tree House

16 April 2020

Children’s hospice takes care door-to-door with arts and crafts packs

Despite closing their day centre and stopping respite breaks due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Chestnut Tree House in West Sussex has found an innovative way to keep in touch with the ...

Mary Stevens Hospice

15 April 2020

West Midlands hospice launches helpline to support community through the pandemic

A new telephone support service providing advice to the public during the Covid-19 pandemic launches today at Mary Stevens Hospice in Stourbridge.

Covid EOLC Community Charter

15 April 2020

Charter for best practice end of life care during Covid-19 outbreak is published

A charter containing best practice guidelines for palliative and end of life care during the Covid-19 pandemic has been published, produced by Hospice UK in partnership with the Ro...