NATIONAL CAMPAIGN · 2026

Year of Culture
Guidance
Last updated: 26 May, 2026

Enhancing Activity and Engagement in Hospice Care

A practical toolkit supporting meaningful activity and engagement within hospice care settings. Promotes person-centred approaches that support comfort, dignity, wellbeing and connection at end of life.

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Introduction

A comprehensive hospice care toolkit designed to support activity providers and hospice teams in creating meaningful, person-centred experiences for individuals living with life-limiting illnesses. The resource explores the importance of emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing alongside physical care, offering practical guidance, activity ideas and engagement approaches that promote comfort, dignity and connection. Includes strategies and creative ideas to help hospice teams support quality of life, emotional wellbeing and meaningful engagement while respecting the unique preferences, experiences and needs of each individual.

About this resource

Category

Guidance

Audience

Activity Provider Activity Team Care staff End of Life Friends and Family Group activity Hospice One to One Volunteering

Topic

Communication Emotional End of Life Inclusion Life Story Mindfulness Music Person-centred Relationships Relaxation Reminiscence Sensory Spiritual Wellbeing