NI hospices to receive £1.6m in palliative care U-turn
The Department of Health in Northern Ireland has reversed its earlier decision and pledged £1.6 million in funding for local hospices. This funding includes £1.1 million for four hospices and £500,000 for the Children's Hospice, following criticism over inadequate financial support for palliative care. While the funding is a positive step, long-term sustainability remains a concern for hospice providers.
- ▪The Department of Health has pledged £1.6 million in funding for hospices in Northern Ireland.
- ▪This funding includes £1.1 million for four hospices and £500,000 for the Children's Hospice.
- ▪Currently, only 30% of hospice services are government funded, with the rest coming from fundraising.
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NI hospices to receive £1.6m in palliative care U-turnJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNiall BlaneyBBC News NIGetty ImagesEarlier this month department officials said there was not the money to implement palliative care recommendations made by Stormont's Health CommitteeA U-turn by the Department of Health (DoH) over funding for hospices in Northern Ireland has been welcomed by end-of-life care providers.The DoH has now pledged £1.1m in funding for NI's four hospices, and £500,000 for the Children's Hospice.It follows widespread criticism earlier this month, when departmental officials accepted the Stormont Health Committee's inquiry recommendations on palliative care, but said there was not the money to fully implement them.However, the new payments are one-offs, and will not…
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