Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice in Farnham has been awarded £827,194 as part of a record £75 million investment into England’s hospices, the largest single capital injection into end-of-life care facilities by a UK government.

The funding, released by the Department of Health and Social Care, will help Phyllis Tuckwell and more than 170 other hospices modernise essential infrastructure—installing adapted beds, expanding family spaces, and upgrading technology.

The money forms the second phase of a £100 million package announced in December 2024.

A first tranche of £25 million was distributed in February for urgent repairs and essential improvements. Hospice UK, the national charity, is administering the scheme without taking administrative fees.

Toby Porter, chief executive of Hospice UK, said: “We were pleased to distribute the first £25 million of this funding early in March. We know this money has made a huge difference to hospices, and the next £75 million will continue to help them invest in their buildings, facilities and digital infrastructure.”

The funds are intended to reduce day-to-day costs, improve sustainability and ensure people receive palliative care in dignified, comfortable surroundings—aligned with the government’s wider plan to shift care from hospitals into the community.

Improvements made across the country already include modernised procedure units, new digital systems to cut down on paperwork, and better-equipped overnight accommodation for families. One hospice has added solar panels to reduce energy bills; others have created communal lounges and landscaped outdoor areas for visitors.

Stephen Kinnock, minister for care, who announced the funding during a visit to Wigan and Leigh Hospice earlier this week, said:“People deserve to receive the best care in the best possible environment with dignity. I have seen first-hand how our funding is already making a real difference to improving facilities for patients and families.”

The latest investment will be used in the 2025–26 financial year. Each hospice will manage its own project delivery and invoice Hospice UK upon completion.

Mr Porter welcomed the support but urged longer-term action:“While this one-off investment has been very welcome, it’s critical that we continue to work with government to secure long-term reform to ensure hospice care is there for everyone who needs it.”

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice, which serves patients across West Surrey and North East Hampshire, will now be able to proceed with critical enhancements—part of a wider national effort to improve end-of-life care for thousands of individuals and families across England.

Phyllis Tuckwell is currently fundraising for a new, purpose-built hospice in Farnham to replace its existing facility, aiming to meet growing demand and provide state-of-the-art end-of-life care for future generations.