THE MYTON Hospices remains positive for the year ahead despite a national hospice funding crisis.
The charity has shared its strategic plans for 2026/27, alongside highlighting how the continued generosity of its supporters is making a meaningful difference to people living with life-limiting illnesses, as well as their families and carers, across Coventry and Warwickshire.
Thanks to ongoing community support, The Myton Hospices has been able to sustain and strengthen its specialist palliative care services, despite the backdrop of a national hospice funding crisis, which has forced many hospices to reduce services and staffing.
Demand for Myton’s inpatient beds has increased by 11 per cent in the last year and across the UK one third of people with palliative care needs do not receive the specialist support or pain relief they need. As the only hospice provider of specialist palliative care in Coventry and Warwickshire – and the only one with inpatient units – Myton is acutely aware of the need for more beds. While they have 36 beds, they can currently only afford to keep 25 open.
This year it will cost over £15 million for Myton to provide its services free of charge to patients and their loved ones, and the charity must raise more than £12 million of this through fundraising, donations and community support.
Sarah Faulkner, Myton’s chair of trustees, said: “We’re pleased to share our plans for 2026/27 with our communities and partners in Coventry and Warwickshire. With the support of our donors, staff and volunteers, we will continue to improve and develop our palliative and end of life care services, with dignity and compassion at the heart of everything we do.”
Ruth Freeman, CEO at The Myton Hospices, added: “We know how important hospice care is for families in Coventry and Warwickshire, and we are committed to being there for everyone who needs us free of charge. With continued support from our community, we can grow our services and reach more people when they need us most.”
Looking ahead, the charity’s priorities for 2026/27 include continuing to deliver its core hospice services, raising the funds to expand its hospice bed provision, strengthening community-based support, and ensuring long-term financial and operational sustainability.
Demand for services continues to grow, and with the support of the community, The Myton Hospices aims to be there for more people when it matters most. There are many ways to support local hospices, including making a donation, taking part in fundraising events, shopping in one of the charity’s 25 shops, or volunteering.
Visit www.mytonhospice.org/Support for more details.
