The need
Around the world, it is estimated that 100 million people would benefit from hospice and palliative care, but only a fraction receive it.
Find out about the international need for hospice and palliative care.
What we do
We work with our partners to provide a global voice on international hospice and palliative care issues. We provide resources to develop the capacity of hospice and palliative care services at national and local levels.
Read more about what we do globally.
How we work
We work in collaboration with our partners on the Worldwide Palliative Care Alliance, a global network of hospice and palliative care national and regional associations.
The International Palliative Care Reference group, a group of experts on hospice and palliative care worldwide, gives us advice on our international programme.
Find out about how we work.
Resources
We have resources and links to further information about, and support for, hospice and palliative care worldwide.
Find resources and websites covering hospice and palliative care worldwide.
Services outside the UK
It is estimated that there are one or more hospice and palliative care services in 115 countries around the world. We can help you to find a service outside the UK.
Get involved
There are many ways that you can get involved and make a real difference to people living with life limiting illnesses around the world.
Grants
We give grants to hospice and palliative care organisations and health professionals in developing countries to support the development of services.
Find out about our worldwide grants.
