After advocating on behalf of St Luke's Hospice and East Cheshire Hospice alongside local MPS, Connor Naismith has welcomed the announcement families will see further improvements in end-of-life care.

This comes as the Labour government releases £75 million for hospices to deliver major upgrades and enhancements to facilities including separate family rooms, and communal lounges.  

More than 170 hospices across England will receive a share of the funding, the largest cash injection ever, aiming to ensure patients receive the highest quality end-of-life care in comfortable, dignified surroundings with upgrades including specially adapted beds, rooms, and technology. 

St Luke's Hospice in Winsford and East Cheshire Hospice in Macclesfield will be receiving £252,533 and £388,471 respectively. 

St Luke's Hospice in Winsford and East Cheshire Hospice in Macclesfield will be receiving £252,533 and £388,471 respectively, the closest end-of-life care facilities for Crewe and Nantwich residents (Nub News).

Whilst neither are within Crewe and Nantwich, they are the closest end-of-life care facilities for residents, and are often used by those in need across the constituency.

Mr Naismith called for financial support for hospices like St Luke's and East Cheshire in a co-signed letter to the Minister of State for Care in February. 

He also raised the issue of rebuilding RAAC buildings in places like St Luke's Hospice and Leighton Hospital during a meeting with the Health Secretary in September 2024.  

Speaking on the announcement, Mr Naismith said: "This funding will make a real difference to families in Crewe and Nantwich and the surrounding areas.

Hospices support our communities through the most difficult times. For both patients and caregivers, this investment will transform the conditions of end-of-life care at St Luke's and East Cheshire." 

Mr Naismith welcomed the news, following rallying from himself alongside Sarah Russell MP (Congleton), Andrew Cooper MP (Mid Cheshire) and Tim Roca MP (Macclesfield).

Minister for Care, Stephen Kinnock, said: "Hospices play a vital role in our society by providing invaluable care and support when people need it most. 

Minister for Care, Stephen Kinnock (Wiki Commons).

"At this most difficult time, people deserve to receive the best care in the best possible environment with dignity.  

"I have seen first-hand how our funding is already making a real difference to improving facilities for patients and families. This additional funding will deliver further upgrades, relieving pressure on day-to-day spending.  

"End-of-life care is crucial to our 10 Year Health Plan and our fundamental shift of moving more care out of hospital and into the community.

"We will continue to support hospices so they can deliver their vital work."

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