Latest news from Hospice UK

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Dying Matters podcast

13 October 2021

New Dying Matters podcast discusses racism in palliative care

Palliative care doctor Jamilla Hussain and Hospice UK’s CEO Tracey Bleakley discuss racism in palliative care in a new podcast for Dying Matters.

Dan Hewitt and his mother

Hospice care stories

27 September 2021

Dying with dignity

ITV political correspondent Dan Hewitt lost his mum in 2014. The hospice support she received at the end of her life helped her to die at home, with her family around her.

Lewan De Jager and his family

Hospice care stories

27 September 2021

Luwan's story

When Luwan was diagnosed with leukaemia at just three years old, his family didn’t know what to do.

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11 August 2021

The Future of Hospice Care in Scotland

Hospice UK's Policy Manager Helen Malo looks at how Scotland’s hospice and palliative care sector can emerge stronger from the pandemic

Simon Blake, the new Chair of Dying Matters

28 July 2021

Simon Blake OBE appointed as Chair of Dying Matters

Hospice UK is delighted to announce Simon Blake OBE as the Chair of its Dying Matters campaign.

22 July 2021

Hospice UK responds to the announcement of the pay rise for NHS staff

The UK government announced on 21 July that it will be offering a 3% pay rise to NHS staff in England.