For one week in October, Hospice Care Week, run by Hospice UK is a chance for all of us to champion hospice care nationwide. We’re applauding the incredible work that is being done to make sure everyone can benefit from the very best end of life care.

Hospice Care Week shines a spotlight on brilliant hospices, and amazing staff.  This is done through telling their stories, hearing their voices, campaigning to policymakers, and harnessing the collective power of the hospice sector.

But it’s also an opportunity to speak up about the injustices they face, and make change.

We know local communities do incredible things to support their hospices – from donating to shops, to running marathons. But hospices need more support from governments to be able to play their full part in meeting the challenges we face in the UK’s healthcare system.

Hospice Care Week takes place from 6 – 12 October 2025. This year’s theme is: hospice care is more than you think.