LauraLynn plans to greatly expand with full State funding
Ireland's only children's hospice LauraLynn has plans to greatly expand its hospice and palliative care services for children next year, when it begins to receive Section 38 funding.
LauraLynn, Ireland's sole children's hospice, plans to significantly expand its hospice and palliative care services for children next year, with full State funding starting from that point. The charity's Chief Executive, Kerry McLaverty, emphasized that Section 38 funding will provide the charity with funding security around the delivery of its hospice service and eliminate annual uncertainty about fundraising for core services.
She highlighted that the charity supports around 420 children and their families annually and conducts approximately 4,000 home and community visits across the 26 counties. The cost of running the hospice service this year amounts to approximately €11m, with 70% of its income coming from fundraising. McLaverty stressed that the allocation of statutory funding does not negate the need for continued fundraising efforts, as the charity's core work includes advocacy, research, facility development, and service enhancements to meet the needs of families.
She urged supporters to continue their efforts, expressing that their support is crucial. The Department of Health announced the redesignation of LauraLynn from Section 39 to Section 38 funding, which will help ensure universal access to palliative care and support the long-term sustainability of the children's hospice.
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