Latest news from Hospice UK

Read all our latest news, and stories showcasing the best of hospice and end of life care.

Four people holding up speech bubbles

light boxes

17 July 2020

Light boxes provide comfort to bereaved families in hospital

A series of scenic light boxes have been installed along a corridor in The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesborough to help comfort bereaved families.

Nottinghamshire hospice

17 July 2020

A day in the life of a hospice: 24 hours of care during a pandemic

Ever wondered what happens at a hospice hour-by-hour? Nottinghamshire Hospice share what 24 hours of the care they provide looks like while the Covid-19 pandemic is ongoing.

Jane Osbourne

On The Frontline

17 July 2020

“When someone breaks down, I hold out my arms in a virtual hug”

Jane Osborne,Community Clinical Nurse Specialist at St Clare Hospice in West Essex,tells us about working during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Darren Evans and family

17 July 2020

Recording memories for the future

A new app will allow people approaching the end of life to post messages and videos for their family and friends to view after they’ve died.

St Catherines Hospice

15 July 2020

“Hospice bereavement support gave me the courage to enjoy life again”

Hospice bereavement group has helped a local man find his smile again following the death of his wife.

Jill Thornton

Hospice care stories

10 July 2020

"Our job is to help people when they feel their spirit’s crushed”

Jill Thornton is the Lead Chaplain at Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care in Surrey. Here she tells us about making sure patients and staff don’t feel alone during the pandemic.