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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Ellenor’s senior complementary therapist, Sally Baker

02 October 2020

On the frontline: “Complementary therapies are vital to relieve the stress of Covid”

Ellenor’s senior complementary therapist Sally Baker leads a team of five qualified volunteer therapists who typically offer patients massage, reiki, reflexology and aromatherapy...

Madeleine Bunting, journalist and author of the new book 'Labours of Love - The Crisis of Care'

01 October 2020

“Covid ripped through our care system. We can’t ignore its problems anymore”

Madeleine Bunting, journalist and author of the new book 'Labours of Love - The Crisis of Care' speaks to ehospice about the state of care in the UK.

Scottish social care

30 September 2020

Scottish Government warns UK’s new immigration rules could damage Scotland’s social care sector

The UK’s new points-based immigration system will be implemented at the beginning of 2021. Here Reanna Smith, Political Correspondent with the Immigration Advice Service, writes ...

St Barnabas Hospice, Worthing

29 September 2020

“The hospice helped my dad, so I wanted to give something back”

St Barnabas House in Worthing cared for Peter Pearce’s dad when it became too difficult for the family to meet his care needs. Here Peter explains how invaluable the hospice was ...

A picture from Deutsche Bank's One Day event

25 September 2020

Deutsche Bank hosts One Day for Hospice UK

On 24th September 2020, Deutsche Bank held ‘One Day’, a fantastic event to encourage staff from across the organisation to donate to Hospice UK.

A mockup of printed versions of the Care After Death guidance

14 September 2020

Hospice UK releases new Care After Death guidance

Hospice UK releases third edition of Care After Death guidance for professionals.