Hospices Need More Than Donations | Belfast News

Hospice leaders are sounding the alarm: community donations alone can’t sustain vital end-of-life care, and it’s time for a long-term, government-backed funding plan. After First Minister and Deputy First Minister toured Foyle Hospice — seeing firsthand its wide-ranging support for patients, families, and even grieving youth — the call for action is louder than ever. A 2025 Health Committee report already outlined 27 urgent recommendations, including rural access and full public funding. Now, hospices are urging politicians to move from talk to tangible investment — because without it, these essential services won’t survive the future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f6a51070cc11d43d