Hospices in the Royal Borough are not ‘immune’ to the growing financial crisis facing the sector, they say, as MPs have warned the situation is not being met with urgency by the Government or NHS leaders. A new report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) says some adult hospices in England have been forced to cut services or plan reductions, despite growing demand for hospice care. The committee warned that the sector is heading towards a ‘funding cliff-edge’ from April, and this risks the sustainability of care available to local communities. This framework will address challenges, including avoidable hospital admissions, variation in care provision in terms of access and quality, workforce shortages and gaps in 24/7 palliative care. “As financial pressures continue to affect communities and cost-of-living challenges persist, it is important that the Government recognises, strengthens and protects hospice care for the future.

Source: Express March 23, 2026 17:34 UTC