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

Filter results...

Category

Year

John, supported by St Michael's Hospice, Harrogate.

10 November 2020

Supporting older veterans with companionship

Saint Michael’s Hospice in Harrogate runs a special volunteer-led project to help reduce isolation for people using their hospice and bereavement support services. In the last fe...

Stock photo of glasses that are laying on top of a piece of printed text

06 November 2020

COVID-19 and the impact on insurance for hospices

In this advertorial, Towergate Insurance explain the limits many insurers have imposed on their coverage as a result of COVID-19.

06 November 2020

Developing a counselling service for people in the pandemic

Hazel Wilcock is a Senior Counsellor at St Ann’s Hospice in Greater Manchester. Here she tells ehospice about developing a psychological support service to reach more people duri...

Together For Short Lives

03 November 2020

Together for Short Lives launches live chat for families feeling isolated

Together for Short Lives has launched a live chat service for families with terminally ill children who are worried about Covid-19.

30 October 2020

On the frontline: “Listening to patients’ stories is a privilege"

Liz Maitland is the Chaplain at Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice in West Yorkshire. She has worked at the hospice for 11 years, providing spiritual support to patients, families, carer...

St Christopher's Hospice young people's summer school

28 October 2020

The course inspiring young people to support others at the end of life

St Christopher’s Hospice in south east London have been running a summer school for young people interested in end of life care for the last six years.