Latest news from Hospice UK

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24 February 2021

A valuable friendship at the end of life

Delia and Peggy met when they were matched by St Clare Hospice’s Compassionate Neighbours project. Due to Covid-19 restrictions they got to know each other over the phone, but th...

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on a Zoom call with Just B

15 January 2021

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge speak to Just 'B' team

On Wednesday 13 January, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge heard about the crucial mental health support being provided for frontline workers during the pandemic by Hospice UK’s ...

13 January 2021

Paul Jennings appointed as Chair of Hospice UK

Chief Executive of NHS Birmingham and Solihull CCG, Paul Jennings appointed as Chair of Hospice UK

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12 January 2021

“Saying goodbye during lockdown was devastating, but the hospice helped us through it”

After Adam Watkinson’s wife Sue was admitted to St Giles Hospice in March last year, he faced the heartbreaking situation of being separated from her because of Covid-19.

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08 January 2021

On the frontline: “Helping people say goodbye is very rewarding for us”

Specialist Nurses from St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth based at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust have shared their reflections on 2020, a turbulent year which saw them work tir...

23 December 2020

Our move from e-hospice

For a number of years Hospice UK has been proud to produce the UK edition of e-hospice, publishing news, features and interviews from the world of palliative care on the global e-...