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A toolkit for hospices to help influence decision-makers at a local and national level, and ensure that palliative and end of life services are placed firmly on decision-making agendas.

Introduction

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Hospice UK works to influence the development of national policy about palliative and end of life care. 

Local influencing is just as critical as national engagement. It helps you fulfil your mission, raise your profile, build partnerships and create new opportunities.

By working together to influence decision-makers at a local and national level, we can help ensure that palliative and end of life services are placed firmly on decision-making agendas.

What is influencing?

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Influencing is the process of persuading others to help you effect meaningful change. It can be a powerful tool to help you:

  • amplify your voice
  • advocate for your services, communities and the wider sector 
  • raise awareness of your skills, expertise, solutions and services
  • build new partnerships and grow local networks
  • create new opportunities and reach more people
  • secure funding and investment.

This can seem like a daunting process. We’ve put together some step-by-step information to help you effectively engage with and influence your local decision-makers.