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Hospices in England to receive extra £100m over next year

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There are about 170 hospices in England that provide end of life care for adults and about 40 for children and young people.

Most hospices are charitable, independent organisations but receive statutory funding from the government because they provide NHS services.

A further 26 m will be given to children's hospices for the next financial year in April 2026 .

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