Hospice UK reports a £60M funding gap, with charity shop earnings surpassing government support.

Hospice UK reports a £60 million funding shortfall for hospices, which now earn more from charity shops (£504 million) than from government support (£466 million). This situation has led to a decline in services, with 20% of hospices cutting back or planning to do so. The charity is calling for emergency government assistance and funding reform to ensure sustainable support for end-of-life care during its campaign in Westminster.

October 06, 2024
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