People who want to spend the end of their life in their own homes will be supported by a new service set to be launched by Hospice at Home West Cumbria.
The charity has been awarded £85,000 to introduce the daytime service, which is hoped will reduce unnecessary hospital admissions.
The cash comes from Bedrock, part of Transforming West Cumbria, funded through Sellafield Ltd’s social impact, multiplied SiX programme, and delivered in with Cumbria Community Foundation.
Lorraine Dixon, head of care and quality at Hospice at Home West Cumbria, said: “This is a completely new service for Hospice at Home West Cumbria, and we will shortly be recruiting key staff in readiness for the launch later this summer.
“We are very grateful to staff at Cavendish Nuclear for their valued support in helping us to prepare our successful funding bid. We are especially thankful to Sellafield Ltd for this incredible grant which will make such a difference, enabling us to reach more people who need our care when they need it most.”
