Every day across Scotland, independent hospices provide expert care and compassionate support for people living with life-shortening illness, and for the loved ones who stand beside them.
Hospice care is about more than managing illness. It is about helping people live as fully, comfortably and meaningfully as possible – with dignity, compassion and choice at the centre of care.
Specialist teams manage pain and complex symptoms – helping people live as well as possible for as long as possible.
Care that extends beyond the patient – offering emotional support, wellbeing services, and practical guidance for loved ones.
Effective palliative care reduces unnecessary hospital stays – improving patient experience and easing pressure on the NHS.
The need for expert hospice and palliative care in Scotland is growing rapidly, with services under increasing strain.
An ageing population means more people need specialist palliative care, with demand projected to rise by 40% over the next decade.
Where you live and your circumstances can limit access to specialist hospice care, leaving some communities underserved.
A system that relies heavily on local fundraising creates inequality and threatens the long-term sustainability.
These challenges require coordinated action.
Together, we can achieve what Scotland’s individual hospices cannot do alone.
A single national investment route will streamline funding and boost income for our member hospices.
Joining forces gives us greater influence. Together we can champion palliative care, share expertise and drive engagement.
National collaboration will strengthen our workforce and infrastructure, building more robust and resilient services.
Find out how you can help us in our mission:
From the moment my mum arrived at the hospice, everything changed. There was warmth, kindness, and comfort. As a family we were welcomed with open arms and within days mum found herself again. The Hospice was not just a place of care – it was a home, filled with love, joy and dignity.
Holly Smith, St Columba’s Hospice Care
A national platform to raise the profile and
connect investment to local hospice care in
communities across Scotland.
