Mellissa Higgins’ Post

The BBC recently published an important article addressing the ongoing crisis impacting hospices across the UK. The challenges include: 🚩 Company cutbacks leading to job losses 🚩 Shortages of essential equipment, particularly beds 🚩 Reduced funding and support At Richard House Children's Hospice, we feel these pressures deeply and understand how critical support is during this time. Now, more than ever, we rely on the generosity of individuals and businesses to continue providing our vital services. Your support today ensures care for tomorrow. If you can, take a moment to read the full article and better understand the urgent needs of hospices: https://lnkd.in/dV9DCtgb Together, we can ensure that every child and family in need of expert palliative care receives it 💙 Donate today to help safeguard the future of our hospice services: https://lnkd.in/gZfYSaT #SupportHospices #RichardHouse #PalliativeCare #HospiceCrisis #DonateNow #ChildrensHospice

Today is an important day for hospices everywhere - and we need your help. Today, MPs will debate hospice funding in the House of Commons. This is a crucial moment for hospice charities across England, with so many facing a funding crisis as costs soar. Can it be right that hospices have to raise 70, 80 or even 90% of their own running costs in order to provide care for people at the end of the lives? We’re asking for funding to be fair and equitable so that people across our county and our country can access specialist, compassionate care when they’re dying. Could you message your MP today to ask them to help protect Hospiscare and local hospices nationwide? #hospices #parliament #healthcare #hospiceuk

🗞️ Over the last few weeks I’ve seen more national coverage about the hospice funding crisis than I have in the nearly 8 years I’ve been at Forget Me Not Children's Hospice. 🎤 The BBC journalist that interviewed me asked ‘would you say that you are in a funding crisis?’ My answer; ‘while ever we are only funded to the level we are, we are permanently in a funding crisis!’ ❌ Because… you can’t effectively run (evolve, grow and develop) any charitable service with what is currently a future 99% funding uncertainty! 🔭 BUT… my reflections at the moment are that I think there is a road ahead and we can see the destination (albeit a little murky and unclear at this point!) What does that journey need to look like?? 🤩 some creative income diversification 📈 careful growth of existing income streams ✍️ a sound but cautious strategy to support more people more holistically 🤝 working with the ‘system’ nationally and locally to improve and reset our core / statutory funding model. 💭 Can we get to where we need to as a sector? 🤜 Yes - I believe we can, simply because I know that I work amongst colleagues and peers who share the same values as I do… and we won’t stop until we know that hospice care for the communities which were serve is guaranteed and that we can deliver our collective promise not just today, or tomorrow but long into the future. #hospicecare #children #palliativecare #funding

Can you spare 30 seconds of your time? We are supporting Hospice UK in their campaign for fairer funding for hospices and need you to get in touch with your MP - can you help? Hospice care is essential and currently underfunded. The government must commit to funding hospices fairly. There's a really easy form you can fill in online which will write a letter for you - it literally takes seconds to do. Please help hospices across the country by adding your name to the campaign: https://shorturl.at/Zf2rD Pictured: Someone with their hand around another's shoulder. #WriteToYourMP #Hospice #Funding #HospiceFunding

Waiting to raise funds for dialysis instead??😔 Why not support for early detection to save a life? Prevention they say is better than cure!! Kindly send donations to ID (MTN): 936581 Name: Health Bloom Organization #savealife #donatenow #HBO #donatetoday #sdg3 #charity #support #giving #healthbloomorganization #renaldisease

As described in Managed Healthcare Executive: "Three-quarters of hospice agencies are for-profit, up from one-third in 2000. MedPAC showed that for-profit hospice margins were 20.5% versus 5.8% for nonprofits in 2020. A RAND Corporation study showed lower-quality care in for-profit hospices, partly due to using fewer and less-skilled staff members." Speaking from personal experience, the relationship with the hospice team is incredibly important when a loved one has a terminal illness. Nonprofit vs for-profit makes a difference -- and it's a good question to ask up-front before choosing a hospice. https://lnkd.in/e6mEMK4c

Healthcare for Every Heartbeat ❤️ Join us in creating brighter futures through compassionate care! Your support brings hope and healing to those in need. Be a part of the change today—#donate, #volunteer, or spread the word. Together, we can make every heartbeat count. #brighterfuture #healthcareforall #compassioninaction #makeadifference #donatenow #ukcharities #ukcharityorganisation #healthcarecharity #healthcarecharity #educationcharity #brighterfutureorganisation

Facing #healthchallenges shouldn't mean facing #financialstruggles alone. At the Samaritan Fund Foundation, we're here to offer vital #financialsupport, easing the burden of #medicalexpenses. Join us in providing essential financial support to those facing health challenges. Donate to the Samaritan Fund Foundation today and help ease the burden of medical expenses for individuals and families in need. https://lnkd.in/gYahZE9v #SamaritanFundFoundation

Have you experienced the warmth and compassion of Ipswich Hospice Care firsthand? Whether it's your story or that of a loved one, your journey can serve as a beacon of hope and inspiration to others facing similar challenges. Sharing your experience: 💫 Highlights the critical role of our services in providing not just care, but comfort and understanding to those with life-limiting illnesses. 🤝 Stands in solidarity with others, showing them they are not alone. 💜 Encourages donations and support that are vital for the continuation of our essential services. Rest assured, you control how your story is told and shared. Reach out or leave a comment below. #IpswichHospiceCare #ShareYourStory #CommunitySupport #HelpGetTheGoodWordOut 

Curated resources are a game-changer, saving precious time and ensuring access to the best services. Your contribution ensures caregivers have the support they need to continue their essential work. Let’s make a real impact together. https://lnkd.in/dhZiej2S #JoyOfGivingWeek #DaanUtsav #supportCaregivers #BuildingAWorldThatCares