'This sector's reliance on fundraising for much of its income brings with it significant risks' - Colleen Fletcher MP.

Last night's debate highlights UK hospice's challenges. With a £77m deficit looming, we must find a sustainable funding solution to safeguard end of life care.

Anghus has been a funeral director for 14 years - and he's just ran the TCS London Marathon in his full uniform.

He's raised over £6,000 for Hospice UK 👏

Donate here 👇

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#LondonMarathon

Are you inspired by our 2024 London Marathon team? 🏃‍♀️

Double your chances on gaining a place on #TeamHospiceUK by entering the 2025 TCS TCS London Marathon ballot and select Hospice UK to hear more.

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Kerry Jackson, CEO of St Gemma's Hospice, highlights the growing demand for care due to insufficient NHS funding.

With a £200k campaign launched in just 36 hours, it's clear the current funding model isn't working

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Happy Passover to all those celebrating.

Chag Sameach! 💛

Congratulations to all our inspirational #TeamHospiceUK runners who took part in the #LondonMarathon 🌻💛

Thank you for raising vital funds to help us support hospices across the UK.

The big day is here! Best of luck to #TeamHospiceUK taking part in the TCS TCS London Marathon today 🌻 💛

We’re SO grateful for your support and we all think you’re amazing.

Please share your photos and videos using #LondonMarathon & tag @HospiceUK so we can celebrate you! 🏃

🚨 The 2025 TCS TCS London Marathon ballot is now open! 🚨

Apply for a place today and select Hospice UK to hear more about joining #TeamHospiceUK

Double your chances and apply for a place with Hospice UK!

hospiceuk.org/LM25

We've been meeting more and more of the amazing people running for #TeamHospiceUK at this Sunday's TCS #LondonMarathon .

🏃 Like Victoria, Kelly, Ian, and Dan (pictured)

And countless other #HospiceHeroes ... we will be heartily cheering you all on this Sunday!

Yesterday, professionals from hospices around the UK gathered at our Clinical and HR leaders conference.

We were proud to see so many passionate people engaging to deliver more excellence and innovation in our sector.

Learn more about our conferences: ow.ly/zym850RjOce

🏃‍♂️ Anghus from Godalming is running the London Marathon in full funeral gear! 🎩

He's so far raised over £5,000 for us and is championing conversations about death, inspired by our Dying Matters campaign.

Thank you Anghus for the incredible support! 💛

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Dying Matters Awareness Week is approaching - there's still time to hold an event ⏰

It can be as simple as printing off bunting and posters for your office...or putting the kettle on and holding a Death Cafe!

These resources will help 👇

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We've met some very special people at this week's TCS #LondonMarathon Running Show so far - they're all running for #TeamHospiceUK ! (L-R): Michaella & Nathan; John (aged 80!); Mark; and Anghus 👏

Thank you to all of these Hospice Heroes - we'll be cheering you on this Sunday 🏃

📸 St Andrew's Hospice (St Andrew's Hospice) is hosting a ground breaking exhibition by Rankin.

#IRemember , in collaboration with Hospice UK, runs from April 20-23.

The exhibit features powerful photos which explore loss, grief and memory. 🖼️

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📣 The debate on hospice funding has been rescheduled for Monday 22nd April.

We need to see as many MPs as possible there to talk about this important topic, and what needs to be done to ensure hospices are well supported now and long into the future.

Today, we're bringing together incredible professionals from across the hospice sector at our Clinical and HR Leaders Conference.

Together, we'll learn, inspire and cultivate ideas around our theme, 'Raising the Bar: Leading in Quality and Safety' 🤝

#HospiceWorkforce

ICYMI: UK hospices are facing a £77m funding deficit.

The current model for hospice funding isn't working, and without change, the sector's future is concerning.

We're urging immediate action to safeguard end of life and palliative care.

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Thank you Caroline Lucas for mentioning Dying Matters on BBC Radio 4 Today!

Caroline plans to become an end-of-life doula in the future. She emphasises the importance of honest conversations about dying for a good end-of-life experience.

Listen from 2:49:45: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…