Hospice Care Week

Hospice Care Week takes place from 5 to 11 October 2026, a week led by Hospice UK to celebrate the care hospices give to people with terminal and life-limiting conditions and to the people close to them.

When is Hospice Care Week?

Hospice Care Week takes place in October (October 5-11). The 2026 theme from Hospice UK is Don’t leave hospice care to chance. It is one of the many UK awareness days that bring people together around a shared cause: see the full calendar.

Why Hospice Care Week matters

Hospices rely on local communities for volunteers and funds, from shop shifts to help on the wards. Showing up for your local hospice helps it keep caring for people and families at a difficult time. Explore health & well-being volunteering.

How to get involved in Hospice Care Week

There are three simple ways to make Hospice Care Week count:

• Volunteer: give a few hours a week in a hospice charity shop or at a hospice fundraising event. Browse opportunities.
• Fundraise: join a sponsored walk or collection for your local hospice.
• Raise awareness: share what hospice care does and how people can support their local hospice.

Hospice Care Week volunteering opportunities

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Get involved with Hospice Care Week

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