How Do Hospices Support Family Carers
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.
How Eye Gaze Technology Is Changing Lives at Demelza Hospice
Eye Gaze technology is changing lives a Demelza Hospice. Learn more about how children are gaining their voices with just the movement of their eyes.
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.
Love in Action: Supporting a Loved One Through Terminal Illness
Valentine’s Day fills shop windows with hearts and roses, and our social media feeds with declarations of love. But for the thousands of families across the UK who are caring for someone with a terminal illness, love looks very different right now. It’s quieter. More worn in. And often far braver than anything you’d find in a greeting card.
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 […]
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.