Hospice Leaders Warn of Crisis as £110 Million Funding Needed to Address Bed Closures in England
Hospice leaders in England report that around 300 inpatient beds are currently closed or out of use due to inadequate funding and staffing shortages. Hospice UK is calling for urgent government support to secure £110 million to prevent further cuts, as many hospices struggle with rising costs and limited NHS funding. Concerns are growing over the sustainability of hospice care, particularly with rising employer national insurance contributions affecting their financial stability.