'More support needed' for Scottish hospices

Strathcarron Hospice bosses say £6.5 million announced for hospices is a “welcome initial step”—but more support is needed.

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The government had included the cash in its draft budget which was announced on Tuesday.

Helen Malo, senior policy and public affairs manager for Scotland at Hospice UK, said: “We're pleased that Scottish Government has recognised the severe and unsustainable financial pressures across the hospice sector at a time when demand for palliative care is at an all-time high.