Care Homes and Hospices: Costs
Lords · Question HL3680 · Tabled 19 Dec 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 6 Jan 2025
Question
Asked by Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to protect the services of hospices and private care homes in the light of the increase in National Insurance contributions and other increased costs in the budget.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 6 Jan 2025
The biggest investment in a generation for hospices has been announced by the Government, ensuring that hospices can continue to deliver the highest quality end of life care possible for their patients, families, and loved ones.This was through a £100 mil...