How many patients will be affected by the closure of St Wilfrid's domiciliary care?

Approximately 200 patients who rely on St Wilfrid's for hands-on care in their homes will be affected by the discontinuation of the domiciliary care service.

Will patients still receive care if St Wilfrid's stops its home service?

Yes, patients will still receive care as the NHS commissions these services and will appoint appropriate care providers to meet their needs, even though St Wilfrid's will no longer be a provider.

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Hospice Cuts Home Care Amid Funding Crisis

Q: Why is St Wilfrid's Hospice ending its home care service?

St Wilfrid's Hospice is ending its home care service due to an increasing shortfall in funding for domiciliary care, which is necessary to protect the charity's future operations.

17 Mar

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Summary

Hospice will stop providing hands-on home care services.
About 200 patients will be affected by the service change.
Service discontinuation aims to save £1m over five years.

Hospice Cuts Home Care Amid Funding Crisis

St Wilfrid's Hospice has announced it will cease offering hands-on care for individuals in their homes. This decision impacts about 200 patients who depend on the service for daily tasks and personal assistance.

The hospice cited a significant and increasing shortfall in funding for domiciliary care as the primary reason for this change. By discontinuing the service, St Wilfrid's anticipates saving approximately £1 million over the next five years.

This move will result in the loss of 15 permanent and 16 flexible staff positions. The hospice is exploring opportunities to reassign some affected employees within the organization. CEO Colin Twomey expressed devastation at parting with dedicated team members, highlighting that rising costs coupled with stagnant funding have led to a projected £1.5 million loss this financial year.

While the hospice's own domiciliary care will end, a spokesperson assured that patients' needs will still be met. Care is commissioned by the NHS, which will continue to assess patient requirements and appoint alternative providers, ensuring a seamless transition for those affected.

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