The government has recently confirmed the release of £25 million, ringfenced for essential upgrades and refurbishments to hospices across England. As part of this, St Barnabas Hospice will be receiving £236,601 in the 2024/25 financial year.
This capital will support IMT projects and essential refurbishment plans to modernise a number of buildings. Allowing us to invest in our infrastructure, the funding ensures patients and their loved ones receive the highest quality care in the most comfortable settings.
We are pleased to see Hospice care receiving attention and support, and the government investing in hospices to improve facilities for patients.
This is a positive first step and encouraging to receive, however, these monies do not specifically support the delivery of vital services. We continue to face significant funding challenges that threaten our ability to provide essential palliative and end-of-life care to those in Lincolnshire and their families.
Without sufficient resources, hospices will be unable to meet the increasing demand for high-quality end-of-life care in the future.
The future of Hospice care depends on government action to ensure it is properly supported. We’re hopeful that this first step will inspire robust investment in our sector to ensure the long-term sustainability of Hospice services.