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Sally-Ann's #DyingMattersAtWork story

08 May 2023

‘I was back to work in just three days’

Being given just three days compassionate leave following the death of your father might seem inconceivable to most, but that’s exactly what happened to Sally-Ann.

Stephen Bevan reflects on the four years since his cancer diagnosis in this blog for Dying Matters

03 May 2023

A Last Hurrah? Reflections on a Terminal Diagnosis

Stephen Bevan reflects on the four years since his cancer diagnosis - and shares what he's learned about navigating his way through his 'most recent and difficult chapter'.

Carolynne is a primary carer to her daughter, Freya, who has complex needs

02 May 2023

Carolynne’s story: Caring to make a difference

For Dying Matters Awareness Week, Carolynne tells her #DyingMattersAtWork story…and how having a compassionate employer has made a huge difference.

Eight more projects are to be funded by Dying Matters Community Grants in 2023, including Ballynafeigh

19 April 2023

Eight new projects to be funded by Dying Matters Community Grants Programme

Hospice UK is pleased to announce that the Dying Matters Community Grants programme will fund a further eight creative projects on death, dying and grief in 2023.

Read how a Dying Matters Community Grant has enabled people in Brighton to start conversations about death in a virtual videogame world

26 January 2023

1,000 Conversations about Death: a video game revolution

Read how a Dying Matters Community Grant has enabled people in Brighton to start conversations about death in a virtual videogame world.

Hospice UK is calling for immediate action by the UK Government to ensure that hospices can continue to deliver vital services to those in need

23 January 2023

Hospice UK calls for action over rising costs

Hospice UK is calling for immediate action by the UK Government to ensure that hospices can continue to deliver vital services to those in need.