Published:
4:40 PM March 11, 2021
Updated:
9:35 PM March 11, 2021
Sue Ryder are calling for more government funding so that their hospices, such as Thorpe Hall in Cambridgeshire, can continue.
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Sue Ryder has called on the government to help them continue providing end-of-life care across Cambridgeshire, or face the risk of collapse.
The charity, which looks after residents in the county including in Fenland through its Thorpe Hall Hospice, wants the government to fund 70 per cent of costs for the palliative care sector, an additional £313m a year.
An independent report commissioned by the charity found that 28pc of the Thorpe Hall Hospice’s costs were funded by statutory income, while the remaining 72pc was covered by fundraising efforts.
Meanwhile, Charlene’s nan, Margaret, braved the cold weather to do a 21km ride on her mobility scooter in her local area – completing the challenge just before it started snowing.
Charlene s nan Margaret braved the cold weather to do a 21km ride on her mobility scooter.
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“We are supporting Sue Ryder in memory of Charlene – a wife, mum, daughter, sister, friend, footballer, fundraiser and blogger,” said Faye
.
Sue Ryder looked after my friend in the final three weeks of her life. Charlene felt comfortable, supported and safe at the hospice. They do an amazing job.
Maxine Harper-Woods, community fundraiser at Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice, said: