13 ways to spread cheer and do good this Christmas – and 6 of them don't cost a penny From volunteering your time to shopping with purpose, there are many ways to help others this year Woman & Home · Dec 1, 2025
7 tips for coping with grief during the Christmas period Prioritise your wellbeing and take things at your own pace. The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025
Over half delay end-of-life planning until health declines, survey finds IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025
New end-of-life checklist designed to remove stress in time of crisis The list, curated by clinicians, covers everything from wills to wakes and what we might want to happen to pets The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025
System for caring for dying people in England ‘risks being overwhelmed’ Financial pressures are forcing hospices and other services to cut staff and axe the services they can offer patients. The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025
Charity quiz marks raising £2m for Marie Curie over 18 years The Glasgow Brain Game raised more than £250,000 at this year’s event. The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025
Assisted dying – medical anthropolgist on the complex practical and ethical road ahead The House of Commons narrowly passed the terminally ill adults (end of life) bill on June 20, a significant step toward legalising assisted dying in England and Wales. The bill must still pass through the House of Lords before it can become law. So far, the debate has centred on… The Conversation · Jun 21, 2025
Stormont minister calls for terminally ill to be allowed state pension early Figures from charity Marie Curie show that around 111,000 people die in poverty each year in the UK. The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2025
At least five more MPs decide to vote against England and Wales assisted dying bill With two other MPs moving to vote in favour, and a previous majority of 55, the bill seems likely to pass next stage The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025
Kim Leadbeater urges MPs to back palliative care amendment to assisted dying bill MP sponsoring bill in England and Wales says she agrees with Marie Curie that end of life care must be improved The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2025
Make a difference with your supermarket shop with Morrisons loyalty card donation scheme ‘Every transaction now has the potential to support families facing terminal illness,’ the supermarket chain says Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025
BBC host clashes with Labour minister in live TV grilling over 'lack of empathy' THE host of BBC Breakfast clashed with a Labour minister in a live TV grilling. The National (Scotland) · Apr 4, 2025
Energy bills and debt are rising yet again – here are three things that would help vulnerable households Energy prices are rising faster than benefits, wages or pensions, meaning the amount that UK households owe to energy suppliers – their energy debt – is also likely to grow. The Conversation · Mar 27, 2025
We need to talk about death: why it's important to start the conversation It's never too soon to prepare for the inevitable in a positive way - here's how Woman & Home · Mar 17, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2025 How Covid-19 changed the way we die The pandemic forced many people in England and Wales to reflect how they might die with dignity, and the numbers of those wanting to die at home is on the rise
The National (Scotland) · Mar 5, 2025 Why are MPs wearing daffodils at PMQs? Some people might have noticed a number of MPs wearing yellow daffodils at PMQs today.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2025 End of life care ‘not working’ for dying people or their families, say campaigners Report shows UK spends £11.7bn on hospital care for terminal patients who would rather die at home or in a hospice
The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025 More than 80% of health costs in final year of life ‘spent on hospitals’ Some 81% of this healthcare spending is spent in hospitals (£9.6bn), with 56% (£6.6bn) of that going on emergency hospital care.
The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2024 Couple who met at Helen’s Bay charity swim return for another festive dip Among those who braved the elements on the Christmas Eve swim in Helen’s Bay were a couple who first met at the event last year.
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024 Starmer ‘giving with one hand and taking with the other’ despite £100m hospice funding boost Rachel Reeves was dubbed ‘the Grinch who stole Christmas’ for refusing to exempt hospices from the national insurance hike in her Budget
Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2024 Hospice funding welcomed but charity warns one-off investment not enough The Government said £100 million for adults and children’s hospices is the biggest investment in a generation.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2024 New plan would ‘transform’ end of life care for 100,000 in England and Wales Palliative care commission set up to provide high-quality, holistic support following assisted dying vote
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024 37% of older people ‘will find it hard to manage without winter fuel payment’ Charity Age UK said that energy bills ‘have become a source of real fear’.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2024 King and Prince William’s estates ‘making millions from charities and public services’ Duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster likely to make at least £50m from leasing land to services such as NHS and schools, according to investigation
The Conversation · Nov 1, 2024 Dying is more painful when society won’t listen – stories of financial hardship that show how end-of-life care needs to change I’m stuck in here with nowhere to sit outside as I can’t walk to the park anymore. I need my mum staying with me and she’s on the couch – there’s no spare bedroom. I just feel trapped up here. Every morning they have the diggers digging the road. I’ve…