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Government lacks understanding of the value of hospices, NAO finds

By Lee Peart 29 October 2025

The DHSC and NHSE do not know how funding is used by hospices for palliative and end-of-life care due to a lack of central oversight, according to the National Audit Office (NAO).

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'Time running out' for England's hospices, leaders warn

By Lee Peart 14 October 2025

Sector leaders have warned out ‘time is running out’ for England’s hospices with 12,000 terminally ill patients at risk of cuts to their care.

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Hospice facing £1m shortfall in 'critical situation'

By Lee Peart 29 September 2025

A Hertfordshire hospice facing a £1m shortfall has said it is in a ‘critical situation’.

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MPs' committee to investigate state of palliative care in England

By Lee Peart 15 January 2025

The Health and Social Care Committee has asked its Expert Panel to undertake an evaluation of the state of palliative care in England.

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Government announces £126m hospice investment

By Lee Peart 19 December 2024

The Government has announced a £100m boost for adult’s hospices this year with a further £26m for children and young people’s hospices in 2025/26.

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Hospice celebrates second outstanding CQC rating

By Lee Peart 18 October 2024

St Margaret’s Somerset Hospice in Taunton has been rated outstanding for a second time following an inspection in July.

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Hospice warns of 'growing financial strain' after ICB funding cut

By Lee Peart 09 October 2024

St Nicholas Hospice Care in Suffolk has a warned of ‘growing financial strain’ after its funding was cut.

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Hospice cuts strike further blow to Government's community care policy

By Lee Peart 06 September 2024

The announcement of cuts by a South East hospice provider has struck a further blow to the Government’s goal of easing pressure on the NHS by providing more care in the community.