Hospice in a Crisis
Briefly

St Catherine's hospice, a national charity, primarily relies on public donations, but has seen a dramatic decrease in funding due to financial strains and covid.
With 1.5 million in debt, St Catherine's faces severe cost-cutting to maintain essential end-of-life care, threatening critical staffing levels and service availability.
The recent budget proposals have put increased financial strain on charities, forcing St Catherine's to reduce support staff and limit care services significantly.
As a care provider, St Catherine's cites that over 77% of its current expenses go towards staffing, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable funding.
Read at www.thisislocallondon.co.uk
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