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Wakefield Hospice continues to receive only 18% of running costs from the local Primary Care Trust in comparison to a national average of 30% received by other hospices. As such we must rely upon the community at large to continue their generosity and help make up the shortfall in running costs of our essential hospice service.
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On average the hospice caters for over 300 in-patients and 1,800 day therapy attendances every year. NO CHARGE IS MADE FOR CARE so we rely on fundraising initatives and the generosity of the community to help meet our ever increasing running costs - currently standing at £2.5 million (this figure increases by £0.2 million per annum). Our services are varied and extend beyond the point of patient care. Our multi-disciplinary team includes doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, complementary therapist, occupational therapist, artist, social worker and chaplain, plus support services; cooks, domestics, caretakers, receptionists, office staff and fundraisers. We continue to develop the services on offer but could not do this without your help and support. Making a donation today is a real chance to make a difference for tomorrow.