No-one knows what to expect when you're dying - but hospices helped me
Summary
Hospices in Wales provide end-of-life care to terminally ill patients, offering comfort and support. However, many hospices face financial challenges due to an unsustainable funding model, with some at risk of closing. The Welsh government and Hospice UK are discussing ways to improve funding to ensure these services continue.Key Facts
- Hospices offer care and support for people in the final stages of life.
- Paul Thomas received end-of-life care at St Kentigern Hospice and reported feeling more comfortable and less worried.
- Hospice UK warns that many hospices in Wales face financial deficits, leading to potential service reductions.
- Nine out of 14 hospices in Wales expect financial deficits by 2025-26.
- One hospice has closed, and another is temporarily shut because of funding issues.
- About 20,000 adults and children with terminal illnesses receive support from hospices in Wales each year.
- Hospices provide about 60% of their services in the community.
- The Welsh government is working on a new funding approach to help sustain hospice services.
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