Funding package announced for hospices across Northern Ireland
Making the announcement today, Conor Murphy said: “The care and support our hospices provide is truly inspiring.
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Hide Ad“Our Hospices are there for people and their families when they need it most.
“This £6.75 million support package will help them with the current challenges they are facing from loss of donations and revenue from their retail outlets.
“This funding will make a real difference to these organisations and the families they support.”
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Hide AdThe Northern Ireland Hospice including the Children’s Hospice will receive £3.2 million, £1.6 million will go to Marie Curie, £1.1 million for the Southern Area Hospice, £600,000 will be received by Foyle Hospice and £250,000 will go to the Cancer Fund for Children.
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