How Do Hospices Help With Loneliness?
92.6% of palliative care professionals identify loneliness as highly prevalent among people with terminal illnesses.
Learn more about how UK hospices help with loneliness and what you can do to support them.
How Do Hospices Support Family Carers
Carers are, quite simply, remarkable. The trouble is, most of them don’t think of themselves that way. With roughly one in ten adults caring for a sick relative or friend, it’s time to recognise them properly and to talk about the hospices that help them.
Gift Aid Explained: How to Make Your Donation Go 25% Further
Learn how you can turn every £10 donation into £12.50, at no extra cost to you. The scheme is called Gift Aid and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, it’s one of the easiest ways to make your support go further. Learn all about ‘Gift Aid’ in 30 seconds!
Why Young People Need Hospice Care Too
The word “hospice” tends to conjure a particular image – peaceful gardens, soft furnishings, and an older person resting after a long life. That image isn’t wrong but it isn’t the whole picture either. Young people need hospice care too.
When a Hospice Closes Its Doors: The Richard House Story and Why It Matters
In December 2025, Richard House Children’s Hospice in East London closed its doors for the last time. After 25 years of caring for seriously ill children and their families, the hospice simply ran out of money. We can’t let this happen again.
Why Are Hospices Closing Beds? The UK Funding Crisis Explained
Why are hospices across the UK closing beds and cutting services? We explain the funding crisis, what it means for families, and how you can help.
New Year, New Ways to Fundraise: Fresh Ideas for 2026
There’s something about January that makes us pause and think. Maybe it’s the quiet after the festivities, or the blank pages of a new calendar. Whatever it is, many of us find ourselves wondering: what could I do this year that really matters?
Finding Comfort: How Hospices Support Families at Christmas
Christmas is a time when many of us think about what truly matters. Whether you have five minutes or five hours, a few pounds or a bit more to spare, here are twelve ideas that can make a genuine difference.
12 Ways to Give Back This Christmas
Christmas is a time when many of us think about what truly matters. Whether you have five minutes or five hours, a few pounds or a bit more to spare, here are twelve ideas that can make a genuine difference.
What is Palliative Care? Understanding Support for Serious Illness
What Is Palliative Care? Understanding Hospice Care in the UK If someone you love has received a serious diagnosis, you might be hearing terms like “palliative care” and “hospice care” for the first time. It’s completely normal to feel uncertain about what these words actually mean – which is exactly why we’ve written this […]