What Is My Prognosis? Understanding the Limits—and the Impact—of Predicting the Future
When facing a serious illness, one of the most natural questions to ask is: “What is my[…]
How to Choose the Right Funeral Director: A Practical Guide for UK Families
Fixed (Essential) Costs These cover the core services provided by the funeral director: Additional (Optional) Costs These[…]
Independent Hospices Under Pressure as Demand for End-of-Life Care Grows
A new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) (October 2025) warns that the government lacks clear[…]
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day
Today, on World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, I am reflecting on those who provide care in[…]
Why Euphemisms for Death Don’t Help Us—and How to Speak More Comfortably About Dying
We live in a culture where death is often hidden away in hospitals, funeral homes, or behind[…]
Introducing Our Lead Sponsor: Home Instead
In November 2024, Home Instead achieved CQC registration for the regulated activity of Treatment of Disease, Disorder[…]
What Would You Do If You Had 24 Hours to Live?
As human beings, we often rush through life ticking off to-do lists, chasing deadlines, and putting off[…]
The Power of Community – Why It Matters to Us All
Isolation can have a profound impact on wellbeing, whereas a sense of belonging boosts mental health, confidence,[…]
What would a Doula do?
Hospital: The Clinical Curtain Call The NHS does incredible work, and hospital staff are heroes. But hospitals[…]
“Next of Kin” Has No Legal Power in the UK – what can you do about it?
What “Next of Kin” Can—and Can’t—DoWhile hospitals or care providers may ask for a next of kin[…]