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 […]
The Story Behind Our 2026 Charity Calendar: Hope, Dignity and Support
When you turn each page of our 2026 hospice charity calendar, you’re not just marking another month, you’re helping hospices across the UK provide exceptional end-of-life care when families need it most.
What do hospices actually do? A guide to hospice care in the UK
Hospices are places where people live well with life-limiting illnesses, where families find support and respite, and where expert teams work to improve quality of life at every stage. Here’s what hospices really do.
Kenneth’s Remarkable 101st Birthday Walk
When Kenneth Essex decided to celebrate his 101st birthday, he didn’t just blow out candles on a cake. Instead, this remarkable centenarian laced up his walking shoes and set himself a challenge: 10 kilometres in 10 days to support hospices across the UK.
