Wolfson Professional Development Grants
Wolfson Professional Development Grants
Funding to Grow Your Hospice Career
Looking to develop your skills, gain new qualifications, or take the next step in your hospice career? Wolfson Professional Development Grants, funded by The Wolfson Foundation via Hospice UK, offer financial support to hospice professionals across the UK for accredited learning opportunities.
Whether you are aiming to strengthen your clinical expertise, improve teaching and presentation skills, or build confidence in research and evaluation, this funding can help remove financial barriers to professional development.
Who can apply?
Applications are open to professionals working in adult or children’s hospices that are members of Hospice UK, including:
- Nurses
- Doctors
- Healthcare Assistants
- Allied Health Professionals
- Social Workers
Please note: applications are not eligible for those employed by the NHS or Macmillan Cancer Support.
What can funding cover?
Funding is available for:
- Individual accredited modules
- One year of a multi-year course
Eligible study areas include:
- Direct patient care courses and conferences – enhance your specialist clinical knowledge and patient support skills
- Teaching and presentation skills – build confidence in education, training and sharing best practice
- Audit, evaluation and research skills – strengthen your ability to improve services through evidence-based practice
This is a valuable opportunity to invest in your career while strengthening the future hospice workforce and improving care for patients and families.
Interested in applying?
Find full guidance and eligibility criteria here:
Gemma’s story: from NHS nurse to hospice specialist
Before joining Queenscourt Hospice, Gemma Stead had never stepped inside a hospice. After beginning her career in acute care, ITU and later District Nursing, working alongside a hospice Community Specialist transformed her understanding of palliative care and inspired her move into hospice nursing.
As she progressed into a Developmental Band 6 role at Queenscourt Hospice, Gemma needed specialist palliative care training but was concerned about the cost of a Master’s programme. Support from the Wolfson Professional Development Grant made this possible.
“The Wolfson Foundation funding was exactly what I needed,” says Gemma. “Without the grant, I might not be where I am now on my professional development journey.”
The funding supported Gemma’s MSc modules, helping strengthen her knowledge, communication and clinical practice, with positive benefits for both her career and patient care.
Reflecting on the experience, Gemma encourages others to apply: “If you meet the criteria and have a goal this funding can help you achieve – just go for it.”
To watch Gemma’s full interview, please click below: