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Hospice staff across the UK can access funding to boost their professional skills through three major bursary schemes managed by Hospice UK.

The programmes, backed by the Masonic Charitable Foundation, the National Garden Scheme, and the Wolfson Foundation, aim to strengthen the end-of-life care workforce through practical, career-focused learning.

Eligible applicants include nurses, healthcare assistants, social workers, pharmacists, counsellors, and other staff employed by hospices that are members of Hospice UK. Grants can cover up to half of the course or module fees, to a maximum of £1,500 per person each year.

• The Wolfson Foundation supports courses in clinical care, teaching, or research.
• The National Garden Scheme fund supports training in areas such as dementia care and spiritual care.
• The Masonic Charitable Foundation bursary extends support to staff in England, Wales, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man.

Eligible expenses include conference or course fees, travel costs, and accommodation. The grants can be used for both in-person and virtual learning opportunities, recognising the diverse ways in which professional development can be accessed in today's digital landscape.

Interested applicants should submit their proposals through Hospice UK's online portal. There is no application deadline, and decisions are made on a rolling basis. Successful candidates will be expected to share their learning experiences with colleagues, further amplifying the funding's impact across the sector.