Hospice Gets £150K Boost for Home Care

Hospice at Home West Cumbria has announced a major funding boost of £150,000, which will significantly expand its dedicated end-of-life care services provided within patients' homes. This vital grant, secured through Sellafield Ltd's social impact programme, is expected to facilitate an additional 500 nights of specialised care for individuals across a wide geographical area.

The hospice, the sole provider of its kind in west Cumbria, emphasizes the profound difference in-home care makes. It allows patients to remain in a familiar, comfortable environment surrounded by loved ones, rather than a clinical setting. This support is particularly invaluable during the night, offering much-needed respite for exhausted family members and carers.

This substantial funding is crucial for the organisation's sustainability, as it aims to raise approximately £1.5 million annually to cover operational costs. The grant from Sellafield Ltd will ensure that families in west Cumbria can continue to access compassionate, high-quality palliative services when they need them most.