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10 May 2021

Thousands dying every year without wishes being met, survey reveals

Brits do not have sufficient plans in place for the end of their lives because they are unaware of what to do and unsure of how to talk about it, according to research published by...

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24 March 2021

Response to announcement of support for Scottish hospices

The Scottish Hospice Leadership group has today announced that the Scottish Government is providing a £16.9 million support package for Scottish hospices.

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22 March 2021

Response to the National Clinical Framework by the Welsh Government

The Welsh Government has published their National Clinical Framework this week, and sets out plans for an End of Life Care Programme.

18 March 2021

Hospice UK responds to CQC report on living and dying well during COVID-19

DNACPR (Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) decisions and discussions are a valuable part of end of life care, but they must be rooted in individual, compassionate conver...

Welsh manifesto leaflet

01 March 2021

Welsh leaders have a responsibility to ensure people have sufficient care at the end of life

Hospice UK says Welsh leaders have responsibility to ensure people in Wales have sufficient, dignified care at the end of life as it launches its 2021 manifesto priorities

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24 February 2021

Hospice UK asks Scottish leaders to ensure end of life care is a priority

Hospice UK says Scottish leaders have responsibility to ensure Scots have sufficient care at the end of life, as it launches its 2021 election manifesto priorities