Hospice leaders in England have reported that about 300 inpatient beds are currently closed due to inadequate funding and staff shortages. They urge the government to provide £110 million in new funding to address the ongoing financial crisis faced by hospices. With a third of funding from the NHS and rising inflation, many hospices are struggling to operate at full capacity. Calls for better government support aim to enhance end-of-life care quality and alleviate the wait for community and in-patient services.