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By Marie Curie, Marie Curie  - In the latest episode of On the Marie Curie Couch podcast, Sir Michael Palin talks with Jason Davidson about his wife, Helen, who died in 2023.
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January 12, 2026 at 1:45 AM
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Background:  World Health Assembly Resolution 67.19 affirms that palliative care is an ethical responsibility of health systems and urges member states to ensure domestic funding.
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January 12, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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The Fourth Wheel webinar series on Volunteering is a practical online course on working with volunteers in palliative care - produced by PACED with support from The Grace Trust.
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January 11, 2026 at 1:45 AM
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The conference, running 23-26 February 2026, will focus on some of the top 24 Priorities recently identified and prioritised by people with lived and professional experience in the refresh of the Palliative and end of life care Priority Setting
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January 10, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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One hundred nights of expert end-of-life care will be provided by Treetops Hospice, thanks to the generosity of a single supporter’s monthly donation.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:01 AM
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The Myton Hospices’ volunteer ambassador and local boxer, Lewis Williams, exceeded the £20,000 target set for his ‘20 in 25’ fundraising campaign, raising an impressive £20,823 to support the charity’s vital services.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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More than 140 fearless swimmers ‘brrrrraved’ the chilly waters of Cheltenham Lido in December for the Sue Ryder Big Dip Cheltenham – raising over £15,000 so far for the palliative and bereavement support charity, with more donations expected to ‘pour’ in.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:01 AM
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St Christopher’s Hospice, the home of the modern hospice movement, was pleased to welcome Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to open their new ward in December.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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Across many countries, hospices still battle outdated perceptions; most commonly the belief that they are places older people go only to die.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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Bishkek, 2–4 December 2025—The PACED Leadership School on Palliative Care took place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, bringing together specialists from across the region to enhance leadership skills and support the development of sustainable palliative
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January 7, 2026 at 1:01 AM
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The Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) proudly shares our journey through 2025 — “Looking back at 2025 with pride, stepping into 2026 with purpose.”
As we reflect on an incredible year, we invite you to explore some key highlights from IAPC in 2025:http://www.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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As the 33rd Annual International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPCON 2026) approaches, the anticipation within the palliative care community continues to build.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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During my time interning with Island Hospice and Healthcare, I had the pleasure of accompanying social workers and nurses on home visits and hospital rounds.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:55 AM
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More than three quarters (78%) of paramedics sometimes fear doing the wrong thing when caring for people in the last year of life, new research has found.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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The development of palliative care (PC) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains insufficient, particularly in rural areas and among indigenous populations such as the Pende.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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Landmarks across Forth Valley are bathed in blue this week (W/C 5th January) to mark the 45th anniversary of Strathcarron Hospice - kick starting a year of celebrations of vital hospice care within our communities.
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January 5, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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When palliative care physician Ros Taylor reflected on the Global Palliative Doctors Network (GPDN)
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January 5, 2026 at 1:01 AM
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By Chris Benson, Director of Clinical Services and Family Support, St Peter’s Hospice  - The government recently announced the development of a new national plan for improving care for people with serious illness.
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January 4, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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 On the 16th December 2025, The Dorchester re-created the signature glamour and seasonal magic of their iconic ‘Afternoon Tea’ at The Ark in Barnet.
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January 2, 2026 at 1:45 AM
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Dr. Balfour Mount Memorial Video Now Available

Watch the Memorial

Palliative Care McGill and the Canadian Society of Palliative Medicine (CSPM) are proud to announce that the video recording of Dr. Balfour Mount's memorial is now available.
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January 2, 2026 at 1:01 AM
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Did Santa bring you a gorgeous gift… that you already own? Did you get something fabulous and fashionable, but it doesn’t quite fit? Or have the festivities left your wardrobes and cupboards feeling a little too bloated?
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January 1, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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They say it takes a village to raise a child. In our experience, it takes a huge community to provide care for the almost 7,000 people we support every year.

In the last year, over 24,000 people donated money, while more than 1,200 volunteered their time.
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December 31, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Penny Hall is the 2025 winner of Hospice UK’s Volunteer Gardener of the Year Award, kindly supported by the National Garden Scheme.
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December 30, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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A solid silver prayer book has recently been gifted to Rowcroft Hospice. The beautifully bound book reconnects the hospice to its heritage and the kindness that has helped shape the Rowcroft story.
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December 29, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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At Harlington Hospice, we believe in supporting not only the people in our care, but also the future of healthcare.
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December 28, 2025 at 8:15 PM