Latest news from Hospice UK

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

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Wedding in hospice

19 March 2020

Couple say ‘I Do’ at hospice in midst of Coronavirus pandemic

As the coronavirus outbreak continues across the country, staff at Compton Care in Wolverhampton rallied together to help one couple say ‘I do.’

Hospice

18 March 2020

Virtual tour of hospice eases patient fear

St Helena Hospice in Colchester has produced a virtual tour of the hospice facilities to help ease any fears people may have before visiting.

Family with grandchildren

16 March 2020

"Mum felt the love from the hospice straight away"

Donna reflects on the care her mother received from St Catherine’s Hospice in Crawley, and the difference it made to her and her family.

Hospice bag

15 March 2020

“We’re gifting their loved one’s belongings back to them”

Receiving the belongings of a family member or friend who’s died is difficult enough, but when they’re received in a plastic carrier bag it makes the experience even harder.

People attending The Blue Base for a Pass on the Memories session

04 March 2020

Football clubs are helping people living with dementia

Four times a week people gather at The Blue Base – a venue run by Everton Football Club - for ‘Pass on the Memories’, where they play quizzes, bingo, take part in arts and cr...

Meg, a volunteer with Sue Ryder in Ipswich

28 February 2020

Why I volunteer: Meg's story

Meg, a 77-year-old retired counsellor, is a volunteer at Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre The Chantry in Ipswich, where she is a befriender for several of the residents, each of ...