A VITAL government funding boost will help two local hospices continue to deliver crucial care and support to people with life-limiting conditions.
The Myton Hospices, which has sites in Rugby, Coventry, and Warwick, has received £227,545 for digital innovation and capital upgrades.
And Zoe’s Place in Coventry is set to receive £108,964 in additional funding.
Both investments come as part of a £25million funding package for 158 UK hospices confirmed by Minister for Care, Stephen Kinnock.
The money, now allocated to individual hospices by Hospice UK, will help fund urgent building repairs, better facilities and patient rooms, new outdoor spaces, and improved IT equipment.
The investment follows the government’s commitment to a multi-year settlement of £80million across England for children’s hospices over three years.
Rugby MP John Slinger said: “This announcement will make such a difference to both Myton and Zoe’s Place hospices, which provide such invaluable care and support for people with life-limiting conditions and their loved ones in our community.
“I had a really worthwhile visit to the Rugby Myton Support Hub, where I met Holly and Tracey and heard about the incredible work their staff and volunteers do for local people and families at one of the hardest times in life.
“Their support goes far beyond medical care. They help people live with dignity, provide vital assistance to families, and offer emotional, practical, and compassionate support when it’s needed most.
“I’ve seen first-hand the exceptional care Myton delivers, and this funding boost will help ensure that patients continue to receive the highest-quality end-of-life care.
“Zoe’s Place – the specialist baby hospice in Coventry – is also used by many families in Rugby, and I’m pleased to see they’re receiving much-needed support too.
“I recognise that hospices face a challenging environment and I will continue to raise their concerns with ministers”
Care Minister Stephen Kinnock thanked Hospice UK for distributing the funds so quickly, allowing hospices to proceed with vital work and upgrades.
He added: “I am determined to transform palliative and end-of-life care by implementing a modern services framework.
“This will reduce the postcode lottery so every patient and family can get the high-quality care they deserve.”
With only 17 per cent of its funding coming from the NHS, The Myton Hospices needs to raise £12.7million each year to provide its services free of charge. Visit www.mytonhospice.org for more information, or to donate.
