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06 November 2023

Response to Agenda for Change payment for non-NHS staff in England

Hospice UK's response to the Agenda for Change payment for non-NHS staff in England.

Black History Month 2023: celebrated by the UK’s hospices

31 October 2023

Black History Month 2023: celebrated by the UK’s hospices

For Black History Month, our hospice members have been celebrating and honouring the role of Black women in healthcare. Here's a roundup of what they've been up to.

Why Linda planned her own end of life celebration

31 October 2023

Why Linda planned her own end of life celebration

Before she sadly died in March 2023, Linda explained her approach to reaching the end of life, including why she decided to organise a ‘celebration of life’ instead of a tradit...

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23 October 2023

Understanding the hospice clinical workforce

The recent Hospice Care Week (9-15 October) celebrated hospice care nationwide, and the incredible work that is being done to make sure everyone can benefit from the very best end ...

Dr Jane Chidgey-Clark writes a guest blog to celebrate Speak Up Month

23 October 2023

Freedom to Speak Up: hospice values in action

Compassion and breaking barriers – keystones of Hospice UK's values – are also an integral element of creating a Freedom to Speak Up culture. Dr Jane Chidgey-Clark writes a gue...

During Carol's two week stay at Trinity Hospice in Blackpool, she received a very special surprise. Find out how staff made this possible and created memories for her and her daughter

Hospice care stories

19 October 2023

Surprise! How Trinity Hospice made special memories for Carol

During Carol's two week stay at Trinity Hospice in Blackpool, she received a very special surprise. Find out how staff made this possible and created memories for her and her daugh...