The Latest Breaking News from Hospice

Nearly One in Five Medicare Hospice Patients Now Leaves the Program Alive Rather Than Through Death

Medicare data show hospice live discharges rose to 19.1 percent in fiscal 2025. Here is what triggers a discharge and what families can do next.

Medical Daily · Aug 17

Most Americans prefer to die at home, but the US healthcare system often prevents it

Ask people what they want at the end of their lives, and overwhelmingly the answers will revolve around comfort, dignity and time at home with loved ones.

The Conversation · Jul 14

Michael Palin Calls for Hospice Funding as Government Releases £75 Million to Transform End-of-Life Care

Sir Michael Palin calls for urgent government support for hospices after sharing the compassionate end-of-life care his late wife received. With rising demand and financial deficits, hospices need sustainable funding.

International Business Times UK · Dec 4, 2025

Bay Area Hospice Workers Vote to Unionize

The Hospice East Bay vote shows growing unionization at end-of-life care.

Capital & Main · Nov 3, 2023

Belfast community raise incredible amount for NI Hospice in memory of much-loved family man

"He had his down days, anybody would in his situation. But he kept his sense of humour right up to the very end."

Belfast Live · Jul 8, 2023

Princess Anne gives Scots patient hilarious reply during visit to Strathcarron Hospice

The Princess Royal made her annual visit to Strathcarron Hospice in Denny on Tuesday to meet with the patients and staff on Tuesday.

Daily Record · Jul 6, 2023

Daughter praises touching gesture from Derry charity staff after father's death

Elaine Simpson, who took part in the Foyle Hospice female walk/run, described her father John Lynch as a 'gentle giant'

Belfast Live · Jun 19, 2023

Derry woman in tribute to 'amazing' mum who 'loved life' after charity effort

Catriona Curran was one of thousands of women who came together for the female walk/run in aid of Foyle Hospice

Belfast Live · Jun 16, 2023

'Star' therapy pony in high demand after visit to Foyle Hospice

Star, a 15-year-old American Miniature, visited the wards at Foyle Hospice

Belfast Live · Jun 12, 2023

NI Hospice’s Dragon Boat Race set to make a fundraising splash this September

Whether you’re an Olympic rower or a complete beginner, NI Hospice wants to see you on that starting line!

Belfast Live · Jun 11, 2023