Blog - January 2026

  • Looking back at Hospice Care Week: Claire and Linda’s story

    Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2026

    Looking back at Hospice Care Week: Claire and Linda’s story - Why hospice care is more than you think Claire is a healthcare assistant at Isabel Hospice in Hertfordshire. She’s part of a team that looks after Isabel’s community, delivering vital palliative and end of life care in people’s own homes. Every year in the UK, hospices make 1.4 million visits to people in the community. People just ...

  • Caroline Taylor, always knew what she wanted to be when she grew up… a sweet shop owner

    Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 by Caroline Taylor

    Caroline Taylor, the recently appointed Deputy Chief Executive of Derian House Children’s Hospice in Chorley, always knew what she wanted to be when she grew up… a sweet shop owner. Here she tells us how the shy daughter of a coalman from North Wales ended up not measuring out quarters of cola cubes, but instead helping to lead Lancashire’s children’s hospice. UPDATING my email signature to my ...

  • How to write job ads that attract the right candidates

    Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2026

    Finding the right people is critical in hospice care, your team members aren’t just filling roles, they’re supporting patients and families during life’s most meaningful moments. A well written job spec can make all the difference in attracting compassionate, skilled professionals who share your mission. Here are some practical tips for hospices posting on the Hospice Jobs Board: Lead with your ...