HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE BLOG
Wondering how hospices actually work and why they matter? We share insights relevant to volunteers, patients, families, and supporters—demystifying hospice services while showing the impact of attentive, unhurried care. Discover how you might connect with a community where each person is seen and valued beyond their condition.
How to Find a Volunteer Job Near You: A 5-Step Guide
Finding volunteer work in your local community can be one of the most rewarding decisions you make. And, for nearly 1 in 2 of us, the reason we volunteer is to offer our help to others and to play a part in improving things. If you’ve decided to volunteer in your local community, but are…
How Are Hospices Funded?
Hospices play a vital role in providing compassionate care for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses, creating space for what matters during their final stages of life. While we often associate them with comfort, dignity, and holistic care, the financial challenges hospices face in delivering these services are often less visible. This raises a key issue: How…
How Much Does Hospice Care Cost?
Published on 01/07/25 & Updated on 15/12/25While many people associate hospice care with end-of-life support, the reality is that hospice care can offer profound benefits much earlier in the journey. From the point of diagnosis, hospice care can significantly improve the quality of life for both patients and their families through compassionate expertise and support,…
What Do Hospice Volunteers Do? 6 Ways To Support A Hospice
At Skanda Vale Hospice, volunteers are the heart of everything we do. They’re the friendly face that greets you at the door, the listening ear beside the bed, the hands that prepare a warm meal, and the quiet presence keeping our spaces safe, beautiful, and serene. Volunteering isn’t about filling gaps or ticking boxes; it’s…
Is a Hospice Only for the Terminally Ill?
When many people hear the term ‘hospice’, they picture an emotional bedside farewell to a loved one with a life-limiting condition, someone who was told they only had days, or maybe hours to live. But that’s only part of the story. Hospice care is so much more than many people realise; it’s a place where…
Why Do People Volunteer? 5 Reasons to Give Back
Published on 14/05/2025 & Updated on 25/11/2025 As our volunteers will tell you, being around the kindness of others is inspiring. If you visited our Welsh hospice, tucked into the hills of Carmarthenshire, you would see what volunteering makes possible – most of our team are volunteers. Volunteering taps into our deep need to help…
How Do I Become a Hospice Volunteer? Our 5-Step Guide
Volunteering at a hospice, whatever the role, can be one of the most meaningful and fulfilling experiences you’ll ever have – but how can you tell if it’s the right fit for you, and where do you start if you’re ready to get involved?