Hospice Care Week 6-12 October 2025
Shining a spotlight on the work of hospices
across the UK. Because hospice care may
be more than you think.
Hospice Care Week is an annual event held from October 6 to 12 to celebrate the vital work of hospices across the UK. This week aims to highlight the incredible care provided by hospices, which goes beyond end-of-life support to help individuals and families maintain their quality of life.
On the Inpatient Unit, in the community, and in people’s homes across Maidstone and surrounding areas, we look after people who need palliative and end-of-life care day in, day out. Our teams work tirelessly to make sure that those people are comfortable and can live well in the time they have left.
Our Community Services Team
Each year our Community Services Team help thousands of people at the end of their lives live well in your community – letting many people be where they want to be, in the place they love most: their own home.
In the year 24/25, our Hospice Community Team:
- Conducted 1,843 home visits
- Cared for 2,153 local people
- Received 1,115 referrals
- Facilitated 23,474 telephone interactions
- Supported 68% of deaths at the person’s home
Our Education Team
Our Education Team offer specialist palliative care training sessions to carers and other healthcare professionals. Topics covered include holistic symptom management, effective communication at end of life, bereavement and self-care.
In the 24/25 year, they welcomed attendees from across Kent and the South East, including individuals from 14 care homes, and reached nationally via online courses. By offering this training, we can expand the reach of our care throughout the community as the attendees share their knowledge with their teams.
In the year 24/25, our Hospice Community Team:
- Trained 1,260 individuals
- Hosted over 79 sessions
- Contributed £55,246 to the hospice
Read more about the work of the hospice:
Hospice Care Week: Dr Mihirs Story
Hospice Care Week: Dr Mihirs Story
Hospice Care Week: Georgina Parker – Lead Consultant
Hospice Care Week: Georgina Parker – Lead ConsultantSign up to our newsletter
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