Discover the care and support we offer
We provide Hospice care & support to patients and their loved ones living in Kent and East Sussex. Learn more about how we can help you.
Hospice in the Weald has welcomed news that the government is to extend its capital funding scheme for hospices with a further £25m investment for the sector – but is stressing the need for longer term, sustainable funding.
Nick Farthing, Chief Executive of Hospice in the Weald: “It is encouraging to see that the government is extending its capital funding scheme for hospices with a further investment of £25m.
“Hospice in the Weald, along with the rest of the sector, awaits further news as to how this will be distributed. We recognise the importance of capital investment, having made recent upgrades to our hospice in Five Ashes, East Sussex and are currently undertaking a major refurbishment programme at our site in Pembury, Kent to benefit patients now and in the future.
“However, while additional investment is always welcome, it is vital that the government recognises the significant pressures facing hospices and puts plans in place to ensure long-term, sustainable funding for the essential care and support that hospices provide.”
Meanwhile Hospice UK has also issued a statement in reaction to the news.
Charlie King, Director of External Affairs at Hospice UK, said: “The extension of the capital funding scheme for hospices with an additional £25m is very welcome. Hospices have used the money distributed in 2025 to make significant improvements to their care environments and digital infrastructure. We know this additional funding will be put to excellent use and will be of real benefit to people facing the end of life.
“We’re encouraged by the government’s plans for a Modern Service Framework to overhaul palliative and end of life care in the long term, and we will work with them at pace to deliver this. While the funding announced today is helpful, it will not be enough to prevent more hospices having to cut back services in the coming months, and without further additional support, we have to be clear that vital community services will continue to be lost.
“That means more unnecessary hospital admissions, more unneeded A&E attendances, and more patients not getting the care they deserve in the location that’s right for them.”