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29 February 2024

Statement on the Health & Social Care Committee report on Assisted Dying/Assisted Suicide

Hospice UK welcomes the detailed way the Health and Social Care Committee have examined and set out the main issues and breadth of views around Assisted Dying/Assisted Suicide.

Professor Jon Wadsley explores the importance of research to improve end of life care at hospices, and how patients can help drive the national agenda

Hospice Thought Leadership

29 February 2024

Research in hospices: why it matters to patients

Professor Jon Wadsley explores the importance of research to improve end of life care at hospices, and how patients can help drive the national agenda.

A hospice educator's mission to ensure people’s chosen life is respected at the end of life.

Hospice care stories

28 February 2024

“Everyone is welcome”

Cornwall Hospice Care Education Facilitator Michael has made it his mission to change hospice care by training hundreds of people about diversity and inclusivity at the end of life...

Hazel's husband, Alan, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). She describes how he died, reflects on having a 'good' death - and why it's important to talk about dying.

15 February 2024

Alan, Me and MND, Part 3: dying

Hazel's husband, Alan, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). She describes how he died, reflects on having a 'good' death - and why it's important to talk about dying.

In 2017 Alan was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. His wife Hazel tells the story of their heartwarming journey through diagnosis, treatment, hospices and dying.

15 February 2024

Alan, Me and MND, Part 1: diagnosis

At the age of 62, Alan was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. His wife Hazel tells the story of their heartbreaking journey through diagnosis, treatment, hospices and dying.

In 2017, Alan was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). His wife Hazel discusses how the hospice stepped in to play an important role in Alan's end of life care.

15 February 2024

Alan, Me and MND, Part 2: end of life

In 2017, Alan was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). His wife Hazel discusses how the hospice stepped in to play an important role in Alan's end of life care.