Hospice UK
@hospiceuk.bsky.social
Hospice UK fights for hospice care for all who need it, for now and forever. We champion the 200+ hospices across the UK, and run the campaign Dying Matters.
https://www.hospiceuk.org/
https://www.hospiceuk.org/
Today we're at Stormont in Belfast, joining Hospice Alliance Northern Ireland as they welcomed the Assembly’s 27 recommendations to improve palliative and end of life care.
The Alliance is calling for the recommendations to be implemented in full and we are proud to support them.
The Alliance is calling for the recommendations to be implemented in full and we are proud to support them.
December 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Today we're at Stormont in Belfast, joining Hospice Alliance Northern Ireland as they welcomed the Assembly’s 27 recommendations to improve palliative and end of life care.
The Alliance is calling for the recommendations to be implemented in full and we are proud to support them.
The Alliance is calling for the recommendations to be implemented in full and we are proud to support them.
Parents Barney and Harvie regularly make long, tiring journeys with their son Rafferty for vital respite at Jigsaw Children’s Hospice.
No family should face barriers to care because of where they live. Help us change this.
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No family should face barriers to care because of where they live. Help us change this.
Double your donation today: Ow.ly/v3Gn50Xu4AK
December 2, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Parents Barney and Harvie regularly make long, tiring journeys with their son Rafferty for vital respite at Jigsaw Children’s Hospice.
No family should face barriers to care because of where they live. Help us change this.
Double your donation today: Ow.ly/v3Gn50Xu4AK
No family should face barriers to care because of where they live. Help us change this.
Double your donation today: Ow.ly/v3Gn50Xu4AK
Big Give Week is here!
From 2 December, every donation you make through our campaign link will be doubled. This means your gift will go twice as far to help us reach everyone who needs care at the end of their lives.
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From 2 December, every donation you make through our campaign link will be doubled. This means your gift will go twice as far to help us reach everyone who needs care at the end of their lives.
Double your impact! ow.ly/3GuA50XA8vm
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December 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Big Give Week is here!
From 2 December, every donation you make through our campaign link will be doubled. This means your gift will go twice as far to help us reach everyone who needs care at the end of their lives.
Double your impact! ow.ly/3GuA50XA8vm
From 2 December, every donation you make through our campaign link will be doubled. This means your gift will go twice as far to help us reach everyone who needs care at the end of their lives.
Double your impact! ow.ly/3GuA50XA8vm
"This report lays bare the inconsistency and inequity in how care is commissioned and delivered – as well as the lack of funding."
Our response to the Health Committee's Expert panel report into palliative care in England 👇
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
Our response to the Health Committee's Expert panel report into palliative care in England 👇
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
Hospice UK responds to Health Committee's Expert Panel report
Hospice UK responds to Evaluation of Palliative Care in England by the Health and Social Care Committee's Expert Panel
www.hospiceuk.org
November 28, 2025 at 11:58 AM
"This report lays bare the inconsistency and inequity in how care is commissioned and delivered – as well as the lack of funding."
Our response to the Health Committee's Expert panel report into palliative care in England 👇
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
Our response to the Health Committee's Expert panel report into palliative care in England 👇
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
That's a wrap on #HospiceUKConf 2025! Thank you to everyone who joined us.
🧡 3 days
🧡 More than 1,000 attendees
🧡 200+ posters submitted
🧡 Over 50 exhibitors
Catch up on our conference highlights: www.hospiceuk.org/innovation-h...
🧡 3 days
🧡 More than 1,000 attendees
🧡 200+ posters submitted
🧡 Over 50 exhibitors
Catch up on our conference highlights: www.hospiceuk.org/innovation-h...
November 27, 2025 at 4:57 PM
That's a wrap on #HospiceUKConf 2025! Thank you to everyone who joined us.
🧡 3 days
🧡 More than 1,000 attendees
🧡 200+ posters submitted
🧡 Over 50 exhibitors
Catch up on our conference highlights: www.hospiceuk.org/innovation-h...
🧡 3 days
🧡 More than 1,000 attendees
🧡 200+ posters submitted
🧡 Over 50 exhibitors
Catch up on our conference highlights: www.hospiceuk.org/innovation-h...
“Today’s budget was a missed opportunity to provide much needed immediate support to hospices in the wake of the government’s wider commitments on palliative care."
Read our full response to the budget 👇
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
Read our full response to the budget 👇
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
Hospice UK responds to the Autumn Budget 2025
Hospice UK responds to the Autumn Budget 2025
www.hospiceuk.org
November 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
“Today’s budget was a missed opportunity to provide much needed immediate support to hospices in the wake of the government’s wider commitments on palliative care."
Read our full response to the budget 👇
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
Read our full response to the budget 👇
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
“There’s a mountain to climb, and we are only at base camp.”
Stephen Kinnock MP, Minister of State for Care, delivered the keynote speech at our National Conference, emphasising the vital importance of hospices and the strain they're under.
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
#HospiceUKConf
Stephen Kinnock MP, Minister of State for Care, delivered the keynote speech at our National Conference, emphasising the vital importance of hospices and the strain they're under.
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
#HospiceUKConf
National Conference 2025: Stephen Kinnock MP delivers keynote speech
Stephen Kinnock, Minister of State for Care, delivered keynote at Hospice UK's National Conference in Liverpool.
www.hospiceuk.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
“There’s a mountain to climb, and we are only at base camp.”
Stephen Kinnock MP, Minister of State for Care, delivered the keynote speech at our National Conference, emphasising the vital importance of hospices and the strain they're under.
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
#HospiceUKConf
Stephen Kinnock MP, Minister of State for Care, delivered the keynote speech at our National Conference, emphasising the vital importance of hospices and the strain they're under.
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
#HospiceUKConf
We're thrilled to announce the winners from this year's Hospice UK Awards, at #HospiceUKConf 👏
November 25, 2025 at 12:44 PM
We're thrilled to announce the winners from this year's Hospice UK Awards, at #HospiceUKConf 👏
"We must continue to harness the power of our collective voice. The hospice voice is a credible and a respected one, and it is being heard loud and clear."
Toby Porter opens Hospice UK's 2025 National Conference. Read the full speech 👇
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
#HospiceUKConf
Toby Porter opens Hospice UK's 2025 National Conference. Read the full speech 👇
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
#HospiceUKConf
Toby Porter opens Hospice UK National Conference 2025
Toby Porter, CEO of Hospice UK, opens Hospice UK's 2025 National Conference with a rallying call for the sector to keep using its collective voice.
www.hospiceuk.org
November 25, 2025 at 11:25 AM
"We must continue to harness the power of our collective voice. The hospice voice is a credible and a respected one, and it is being heard loud and clear."
Toby Porter opens Hospice UK's 2025 National Conference. Read the full speech 👇
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
#HospiceUKConf
Toby Porter opens Hospice UK's 2025 National Conference. Read the full speech 👇
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
#HospiceUKConf
We're ready for Hospice UK’s National Conference 2025 in Liverpool! 🧡
Tomorrow we’re welcoming colleagues from across the sector to celebrate the power of our movement, and the quality, patient-centred care at its heart.
See what’s on 👉 www.hospiceuk.org/innovation-h...
#HospiceUKConf
Tomorrow we’re welcoming colleagues from across the sector to celebrate the power of our movement, and the quality, patient-centred care at its heart.
See what’s on 👉 www.hospiceuk.org/innovation-h...
#HospiceUKConf
National Conference 2025 programme
Find out what's on at the Hospice UK National Conference 2025
www.hospiceuk.org
November 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
We're ready for Hospice UK’s National Conference 2025 in Liverpool! 🧡
Tomorrow we’re welcoming colleagues from across the sector to celebrate the power of our movement, and the quality, patient-centred care at its heart.
See what’s on 👉 www.hospiceuk.org/innovation-h...
#HospiceUKConf
Tomorrow we’re welcoming colleagues from across the sector to celebrate the power of our movement, and the quality, patient-centred care at its heart.
See what’s on 👉 www.hospiceuk.org/innovation-h...
#HospiceUKConf
“This change can’t come soon enough. Two in five hospices are now making cuts. Services are withering. People aren’t getting the care they need."
Toby Porter, CEO of Hospice UK responds to the government's pledge to overhaul palliative care and end of life care.
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
Toby Porter, CEO of Hospice UK responds to the government's pledge to overhaul palliative care and end of life care.
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
Hospice UK responds to news of a modern service framework for palliative and end of life care
The government has pledged to overhaul palliative care and end of life care with a Modern Services Framework.
www.hospiceuk.org
November 24, 2025 at 11:17 AM
“This change can’t come soon enough. Two in five hospices are now making cuts. Services are withering. People aren’t getting the care they need."
Toby Porter, CEO of Hospice UK responds to the government's pledge to overhaul palliative care and end of life care.
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
Toby Porter, CEO of Hospice UK responds to the government's pledge to overhaul palliative care and end of life care.
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
"Regardless of how the Bill progresses, urgent reform of the hospice funding model is needed to ensure high-quality palliative care is available to everyone, everywhere.”
Read our full response to the assisted dying bill amendment votes in Scottish parliament:
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
Read our full response to the assisted dying bill amendment votes in Scottish parliament:
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
Hospice UK responds to assisted dying bill amendment votes in Scottish parliament
Hospice UK responds to assisted dying bill stage 2 votes on amendments.
www.hospiceuk.org
November 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
"Regardless of how the Bill progresses, urgent reform of the hospice funding model is needed to ensure high-quality palliative care is available to everyone, everywhere.”
Read our full response to the assisted dying bill amendment votes in Scottish parliament:
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
Read our full response to the assisted dying bill amendment votes in Scottish parliament:
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
“It keeps me awake at night.”
That’s what Rachel McMillan, Chief Executive of Moya Cole Hospice said about the hospice funding crisis on BBC Breakfast this morning.
This comes as our data reveals that 380 beds are out of use in English hospices, as a result of insufficient funding.
That’s what Rachel McMillan, Chief Executive of Moya Cole Hospice said about the hospice funding crisis on BBC Breakfast this morning.
This comes as our data reveals that 380 beds are out of use in English hospices, as a result of insufficient funding.
November 18, 2025 at 2:20 PM
“It keeps me awake at night.”
That’s what Rachel McMillan, Chief Executive of Moya Cole Hospice said about the hospice funding crisis on BBC Breakfast this morning.
This comes as our data reveals that 380 beds are out of use in English hospices, as a result of insufficient funding.
That’s what Rachel McMillan, Chief Executive of Moya Cole Hospice said about the hospice funding crisis on BBC Breakfast this morning.
This comes as our data reveals that 380 beds are out of use in English hospices, as a result of insufficient funding.
Everyone deserves the best possible care at the end of their lives. It is unacceptable that where you live or your financial situation impacts the end of life care you receive.
We want to change this. And with your help, we can.
Save the date and double the gift of giving today!
ow.ly/TqcJ50XokPk
We want to change this. And with your help, we can.
Save the date and double the gift of giving today!
ow.ly/TqcJ50XokPk
November 18, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Everyone deserves the best possible care at the end of their lives. It is unacceptable that where you live or your financial situation impacts the end of life care you receive.
We want to change this. And with your help, we can.
Save the date and double the gift of giving today!
ow.ly/TqcJ50XokPk
We want to change this. And with your help, we can.
Save the date and double the gift of giving today!
ow.ly/TqcJ50XokPk
Hospice UK fights for hospice care for all who need it. And this Big Give, so can you!
From 2–9 December every donation made through our campaign link will be DOUBLED. Your gift will go twice as far to help us reach everyone who needs care at the end of their lives.
Pledge today 👉ow.ly/TqcJ50XokPk
From 2–9 December every donation made through our campaign link will be DOUBLED. Your gift will go twice as far to help us reach everyone who needs care at the end of their lives.
Pledge today 👉ow.ly/TqcJ50XokPk
November 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Hospice UK fights for hospice care for all who need it. And this Big Give, so can you!
From 2–9 December every donation made through our campaign link will be DOUBLED. Your gift will go twice as far to help us reach everyone who needs care at the end of their lives.
Pledge today 👉ow.ly/TqcJ50XokPk
From 2–9 December every donation made through our campaign link will be DOUBLED. Your gift will go twice as far to help us reach everyone who needs care at the end of their lives.
Pledge today 👉ow.ly/TqcJ50XokPk
Hospice UK’s new data shows specialist hospice staff made 150,000 fewer home visits this year, because rising costs and insufficient funding are holding services back.
Hospices are being forced to cut care at the very moment they’re needed most.
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
Hospices are being forced to cut care at the very moment they’re needed most.
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
Specialist community hospice visits fall by 150,000 in a year
Specialist hospice staff are visiting significantly fewer patients in their homes as a result of insufficient funding, according to new data from Hospice UK.
www.hospiceuk.org
November 14, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Hospice UK’s new data shows specialist hospice staff made 150,000 fewer home visits this year, because rising costs and insufficient funding are holding services back.
Hospices are being forced to cut care at the very moment they’re needed most.
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
Hospices are being forced to cut care at the very moment they’re needed most.
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
Powerful piece on Newsnight last night highlighting the hospice funding crisis, filmed at St Raphael's Hospice.
It was also incredibly moving to hear Sir Michael Palin share his experience of the vital care his late wife received, and to use his platform to call for urgent government support.
It was also incredibly moving to hear Sir Michael Palin share his experience of the vital care his late wife received, and to use his platform to call for urgent government support.
"Those last four weeks of her life when she was in the hospice, I think it's odd to say, but were some of the happiest of her life."
Sir Michael Palin reflects on the care his wife received in a hospice, as he calls for more support for hospices in the budget.
#Newsnight
Sir Michael Palin reflects on the care his wife received in a hospice, as he calls for more support for hospices in the budget.
#Newsnight
November 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Powerful piece on Newsnight last night highlighting the hospice funding crisis, filmed at St Raphael's Hospice.
It was also incredibly moving to hear Sir Michael Palin share his experience of the vital care his late wife received, and to use his platform to call for urgent government support.
It was also incredibly moving to hear Sir Michael Palin share his experience of the vital care his late wife received, and to use his platform to call for urgent government support.
Thank you to Christopher Hinchliff MP for raising the issue of hospice funding in today’s PMQs.
His spotlight on the critical financial situation Garden House Hospice Care is facing is hugely appreciated.
Hospices are making cuts and urgent support is needed now.
His spotlight on the critical financial situation Garden House Hospice Care is facing is hugely appreciated.
Hospices are making cuts and urgent support is needed now.
November 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Thank you to Christopher Hinchliff MP for raising the issue of hospice funding in today’s PMQs.
His spotlight on the critical financial situation Garden House Hospice Care is facing is hugely appreciated.
Hospices are making cuts and urgent support is needed now.
His spotlight on the critical financial situation Garden House Hospice Care is facing is hugely appreciated.
Hospices are making cuts and urgent support is needed now.
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Turn2us will be at the @hospiceuk.bsky.social National Conference from 25 – 27 November. We want to make sure that our tools and information are there to support people at the end of their life and those who are bereaved. 🧡
Find out more about us: www.turn2us.org.uk
#HospiceUKConf
Find out more about us: www.turn2us.org.uk
#HospiceUKConf
November 12, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Turn2us will be at the @hospiceuk.bsky.social National Conference from 25 – 27 November. We want to make sure that our tools and information are there to support people at the end of their life and those who are bereaved. 🧡
Find out more about us: www.turn2us.org.uk
#HospiceUKConf
Find out more about us: www.turn2us.org.uk
#HospiceUKConf
Double your difference!
From the 2 - 9 December your donations will be doubled in our Big Give Christmas Appeal 🧡
That’s double our fight for equitable change, double our support of hospices and double our demand for essential end of life care.
Pledge to donate today!
www.hospiceuk.org/biggive
From the 2 - 9 December your donations will be doubled in our Big Give Christmas Appeal 🧡
That’s double our fight for equitable change, double our support of hospices and double our demand for essential end of life care.
Pledge to donate today!
www.hospiceuk.org/biggive
November 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Double your difference!
From the 2 - 9 December your donations will be doubled in our Big Give Christmas Appeal 🧡
That’s double our fight for equitable change, double our support of hospices and double our demand for essential end of life care.
Pledge to donate today!
www.hospiceuk.org/biggive
From the 2 - 9 December your donations will be doubled in our Big Give Christmas Appeal 🧡
That’s double our fight for equitable change, double our support of hospices and double our demand for essential end of life care.
Pledge to donate today!
www.hospiceuk.org/biggive
St Michael’s Hospice in Hereford organised a last-minute wedding for Jodie and Joe so Jodie’s terminally ill mum could see her daughter marry the love of her life. 🧡
Now Jodie is urging people to support hospice care and protect their vital services.
Read more 👇
uk.style.yahoo.com/didn-t-think...
Now Jodie is urging people to support hospice care and protect their vital services.
Read more 👇
uk.style.yahoo.com/didn-t-think...
‘I didn’t think my mum would make it to my wedding – the hospice organised a last-minute ceremony for us’
Jodie Williams, who was able to celebrate her wedding with her terminally ill mum thanks to St Michael’s Hospice, urges people to donate to hospices.
uk.style.yahoo.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:10 PM
St Michael’s Hospice in Hereford organised a last-minute wedding for Jodie and Joe so Jodie’s terminally ill mum could see her daughter marry the love of her life. 🧡
Now Jodie is urging people to support hospice care and protect their vital services.
Read more 👇
uk.style.yahoo.com/didn-t-think...
Now Jodie is urging people to support hospice care and protect their vital services.
Read more 👇
uk.style.yahoo.com/didn-t-think...
Today Hospice UK CEO, Toby Porter, gave evidence to the House of Lords inquiry on assisted dying today.
In his evidence, Toby highlighted the significant financial pressures still facing the hospice sector, which continue to limit patient access to vital care and support.
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In his evidence, Toby highlighted the significant financial pressures still facing the hospice sector, which continue to limit patient access to vital care and support.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Today Hospice UK CEO, Toby Porter, gave evidence to the House of Lords inquiry on assisted dying today.
In his evidence, Toby highlighted the significant financial pressures still facing the hospice sector, which continue to limit patient access to vital care and support.
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In his evidence, Toby highlighted the significant financial pressures still facing the hospice sector, which continue to limit patient access to vital care and support.
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The National Audit Office has published a report on the financial sustainability of England's adult hospices, calling it a matter of "national importance".
It says the Govt lacks clarity on how its funding impacts hospices as demand for end of life care rises.
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
It says the Govt lacks clarity on how its funding impacts hospices as demand for end of life care rises.
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
October 29, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The National Audit Office has published a report on the financial sustainability of England's adult hospices, calling it a matter of "national importance".
It says the Govt lacks clarity on how its funding impacts hospices as demand for end of life care rises.
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
It says the Govt lacks clarity on how its funding impacts hospices as demand for end of life care rises.
www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
Many hospices across the UK are under serious financial pressure.
This powerful piece from ITV Wales featuring St David’s Hospice shows the reality: rising costs, staff shortages and falling donations.
📺 Watch the full film here: www.itv.com/walesprogram...
This powerful piece from ITV Wales featuring St David’s Hospice shows the reality: rising costs, staff shortages and falling donations.
📺 Watch the full film here: www.itv.com/walesprogram...
October 24, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Many hospices across the UK are under serious financial pressure.
This powerful piece from ITV Wales featuring St David’s Hospice shows the reality: rising costs, staff shortages and falling donations.
📺 Watch the full film here: www.itv.com/walesprogram...
This powerful piece from ITV Wales featuring St David’s Hospice shows the reality: rising costs, staff shortages and falling donations.
📺 Watch the full film here: www.itv.com/walesprogram...
We’re deeply saddened that Ashgate Hospice has been left with no choice but to cut beds and services due to funding challenges.
Hospice UK will continue to work with government to push for a sustainable funding model so hospices can continue their vital care.
ashgatehospice.org.uk/proposed-cha...
Hospice UK will continue to work with government to push for a sustainable funding model so hospices can continue their vital care.
ashgatehospice.org.uk/proposed-cha...
Proposed changes at Ashgate Hospice
ashgatehospice.org.uk
October 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We’re deeply saddened that Ashgate Hospice has been left with no choice but to cut beds and services due to funding challenges.
Hospice UK will continue to work with government to push for a sustainable funding model so hospices can continue their vital care.
ashgatehospice.org.uk/proposed-cha...
Hospice UK will continue to work with government to push for a sustainable funding model so hospices can continue their vital care.
ashgatehospice.org.uk/proposed-cha...