Table 1.

Research locations. Note: index of multiple deprivation is according to hospice postcode (postal location).

Site	Recruitment Dates	Region of England	Index of Multiple Deprivation (0–10, 10 = Least Deprived)	Urban or Rural Hospice Location	Hospice Services (Intervention Description)
1	December 2018–March 2019	North-West	5	Urban city and town	Traditional day care with clinical input & facilitated discussions. Specified day to attend. Transport provided.
2	August 2018–March 2019	South-West	9	Rural village	Traditional day care with spirituality, art, and nature. Transport provided. Stepdown programme in operation.
3	February 2019–April 2019	South-East	5	Urban major conurbation	Rehabilitative exercise group, plus social & therapeutic programme. Open access social space. Limited transport provision.
4	October 2018–April 2019	South Coast	5	Urban city and town	Open access art, exercise, & wellbeing groups. Clinical input & transport by appointment.