Hospices gain over €10m guaranteed recurring funding
Over €10m in guaranteed recurring funding introduced to six voluntary hospices starting 2021
An additional €10.68 million in recurring annual funding has been set for six voluntary hospices providing a range of palliative care and other services for adults from this year,
Irish Medical Times reports.
The funding is being allocated to hospices which make up the Voluntary Hospice Group. Adult hospice services at Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services, Harold’s Cross, Blackrock and Wicklow; St Francis Hospice, Raheny and Blanchardstown; Marymount Hospice, Cork; Milford Care Centre, Limerick; North West Hospice, Sligo and Galway Hospice are to receive funding under this move.