Why Young People Need Hospice Care Too

Caregiver joyfully assisting a woman with severe motor disability, using advanced assistive technology for support and rehabilitation in a bright and comfortable hospice environment designed to be a home-from-home

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.

Important News for CAF Donors: Vouchers and CharityCards Ending Soon

Charity Cheque for hospice fundraising

CAF has announced that it is phasing out both CAF Vouchers and CAF CharityCards. The key date to remember is 1st May 2026 – after this date, donors will no longer be able to use these methods to make donations. Charities then have until 1st August 2026 to process any vouchers they’ve received.