Inadequate government funding for UK hospices affects palliative care

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Inadequate government funding for UK hospices affects palliative care

Gourd, Elizabeth

The lancet oncology, June 2024, 2024-Jun, 2024-06-00, 20240601, Volume: 25, Issue: 6

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According to Cancer Research UK, there are currently more than 200 hospices offering free care to people with cancer and other illnesses across the UK. ...inadequate government funding in local constituencies has forced providers of hospice care to rely increasingly on private fundraising and community donations, resulting in a so-called postcode lottery of palliative-care services. ” “While the majority of palliative and end-of-life care is provided via general practitioners, hospitals, and community health services, we recognise the incredibly valuable role the charity sector plays in providing hospice care and supporting loved ones.

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