UK hospices seek increased government funding to cover £186m deficit due to rising staff costs, risking reduced services for the terminally ill.
Hospices in the UK call for increased government funding to address rising staff costs, as they face a deficit of £186m this year due to factors including the cost-of-living crisis. Hospice UK warns that without support, essential services for the terminally ill will be cut. The organization needs £120m to match NHS pay rises, as 71% of their expenditure is spent on staff.
April 15, 2024
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