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Why 'The way we talk about Dying Matters'

This week kicks off #DyingMattersWeek, and we can't wait to join Hospice UK's conversation and show that #TheWayWeTalkAboutDyingMatters Throughout the week, we'll be sharing lots of helpful information, resources, and stories, across our social media channels and in person at Bolton Central Library

Hospice Sector Faces Collective Deficit of £77 Million

Inconsistency in statutory funding, combined with a challenging fundraising environment and increasing costs, is placing the hospice sector under significant financial pressure. Hospice UK recently reported that the hospice sector is on track for a £77m collective deficit for the financial year 2023-24.

Student Volunteering Week 2024

Jess and Aidan are students at Rivington & Blackrod Sixth Form College, who volunteer in one of our charity shops on their day off college. Thank you Jess & Aidan for choosing to volunteer with Bolton Hospice!

Report finds government funding model for hospices is 'not fit for purpose'

A recent report following an inquiry into the state of government funding for hospices has found that despite the introduction of a legal requirement for Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) to commission palliative and end of life care, ICB commissioning of hospice services is currently not fit for purpose.

Bolton Hospice Christmas Tree Collection

This year Bolton Hospice are very pleased to announce they are introducing a Christmas Tree Collection, making your Christmas hassle-free, saving hundreds of trees from landfill, and helping to raise much-needed funds for Bolton Hospice!

Bolton's Secret Santa

This festive season we're asking you to join us in taking part in Bolton's Secret Santa, a feel-good twist on the popular gift-giving tradition.