Summary
Hospice care is more than you think
Hospice care is more than you think, but funding gaps put it at risk. The High Sheriff of West Sussex, Dr Tim Fooks, is speaking with hospice leaders about the challenges facing care across Sussex, and what must change. You can read the full article via Sussex Express.
Dignity and choice
Hospice care is about dignity, choice, and comfort. Our teams help people live well for as long as possible, at home, in the community and in our hospices and families value this care, yet demand is rising and costs have surged. Government funding covers only a small share of true costs and charitable income fills the gap, but it is no longer enough.
Across Sussex, hospices face growing deficits. Some inpatient rooms cannot open, teams are stretched and every budget decision has a human impact. We’re calling for fair, long-term funding that reflects the real cost of the essential services we provide.
Please read the new article with the High Sheriff of West Sussex and hospice CEOs, then act today. Donate, fundraise, volunteer, or email your MP and Sussex Health and Care ICB leaders through Hospice UK’s campaign tool.
How you can help today:
- Donate to protect local care
- Fundraise or volunteer
- Email your MP through Hospice UK’s campaign tool
- Together, we can protect hospice care for our community
Published: 08 10 2025