As an advocate for hospices across the South East, Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan has given his support to the improvements being made to end-of-life care through Labour’s provision of £75 million to deliver major upgrades and enhancements to facilities including separate family rooms, and communal lounges.
More than 170 hospices across England were chosen to receive a share of this funding for the 2025/2026 financial year. This marks the largest cash injection ever and is ensuring patients receive the highest quality end-of-life care in comfortable, dignified surroundings with upgrades including specially adapted beds, rooms, and technology.
15 hospices within the South East region has been allocated combined total of over £9.5 million of this funding.
The cash injection has been distributed by Hospice UK to hospices, who have been able to proceed with upgrades and invoice Hospice UK once work has been completed.
Commenting, Stephen Morgan MP for Portsmouth South said:
“Hospices are able to provide a vital service for our communities and will always be needed to do so, supporting not only those who are facing terminal illness but their families as well.
“I am grateful that locations within the South East have been there in the past to care for Portsmouth residents when necessary.
“This Government’s £75 million injection has allocated hospices funding to make substantial upgrades to the overall quality of end-of-life care across Britain.”
Commenting on the initial announcement of this funding, Minister for Care Stephen Kinnock MP said:
“Hospices play a vital role in our society by providing invaluable care and support when people need it most. “
At this most difficult time, people deserve to receive the best care in the best possible environment with dignity.
“I have seen first-hand how our funding is already making a real difference to improving facilities for patients and families. This additional funding will deliver further upgrades, relieving pressure on day-to-day spending.
“End-of-life care is crucial to our 10 Year Health Plan and our fundamental shift of moving more care out of hospital and into the community. We will continue to support hospices so they can deliver their vital work.”
This £75 million funding follows other improvements already by this Labour Government to hospice care across the country, including:
- Major building works and modernised facilities
- Digital transformation to improve data sharing between healthcare providers
- Development of outreach services to extend care beyond physical buildings
- Creation of more welcoming spaces for families, including outdoor areas
- Energy efficiency measures to improve sustainability
Additionally, on 16 October this Government announced that children’s and young people’s hospices will be receiving almost £80 million in support over the next 3 years, split across £26 million annual instalments.
This multi-year settlement will ensure that thousands of children can continue to receive compassionate care and support and provide certainty for vital services providing support for seriously ill children and families.
