Our Hospice awarded over £270,000 government funding to support sustainability projects

The funding, administered by NHS England on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care, is aimed at capital expenditure projects that improve environmental sustainability and patient care.

At Dr Kershaw’s, the funding will be used to upgrade vital oxygen delivery equipment, introduce air conditioning for the Wellbeing Centre, purchase a new food trolley and patient beds for the Inpatient Unit, and explore the introduction of electric vehicles for our Community Team — all key improvements that will support long-term energy efficiency and reduce the organisation’s environmental impact.

Adele Doherty, Hospice Chief Executive said: “We are incredibly grateful to receive this funding. It will enable us to invest in our infrastructure in ways that directly benefit our patients, while also helping us meet our environmental responsibilities. Upgrading our oxygen systems and looking at electric vehicles for our community team are practical steps that reflect our commitment to sustainability and high-quality care. This funding ensures we can continue to evolve and provide the very best services to those who need us, now and in the future.”

Our Hospice is one of over 170 organisations across England receiving support through the programme, which forms part of the Government’s wider ambition to deliver more personalised, dignified, and sustainable care at the end of life.

The funding is separate from our annual operational budget, which for 2025–26 stands at £5.4 million. With less than a quarter of this funded, we must raise three quarters of our running costs each year through fundraising and donations. This capital grant does not contribute to the day-to-day running of the Hospice, but rather enables long-term investment in infrastructure to better serve the community.