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On Thursday 20th November, Hospice UK Chair Paul Jennings visited Coventry Myton Hospice to see first-hand the wide range of specialist services we provide for people living with a life-limiting illness and their loved ones.

Paul met with newly appointed Myton Chair of Trustees, Sarah Faulkner, CEO Ruth Freeman, Trustee Mike Iredale and members of our Senior Leadership Team to discuss our vital work, recent innovations, and some of the challenges we are currently facing.

During the visit, Paul was given a tour of our inpatient unit and outpatient areas, where he met our expert staff delivering front line hospice care. He also met some of our wonderful volunteers, whose invaluable contribution across a wide range of roles helps make the work we do possible.

Sarah Faulkner, Chair of Trustees at The Myton Hospices, said:

It was a pleasure to welcome Paul to Myton during my first week as Chair of Trustees. The dedication of our staff and volunteers shines through in everything they do, and it was wonderful for Paul to experience that warmth and professionalism for himself. I look forward to working with the team, our supporters and our partners to ensure we can meet the growing needs of our communities in Coventry and Warwickshire

Paul Jennings, Chair of Hospice UK, said:

I was very impressed with what I saw at Myton. The positivity of the entire team of staff and volunteers struck me from the moment I arrived. It is visits like this, where I see patient care first-hand, that reinforce why our campaign for fairer hospice funding is so vital. Hospices need to be able to support more people who need them - not fewer. It was inspiring to see the great work at Myton despite the many challenges currently facing the sector.

Ruth Freeman, CEO at The Myton Hospices, said:

While hospices across the UK are facing the heart-breaking reality of cutting services and staff, we are working tirelessly to protect the care and support our patients and families rely on. It was uplifting that Paul was so positive about what he saw and heard. The team have been working incredibly hard to create the Myton he was so impressed with. We’re looking forward to a welcoming Paul to our Warwick site in the new year.

Despite growing demand for its services, our statutory funding has fallen to just 17%, meaning we must raise over £1 million every month to continue providing our care free of charge for patients and their loved ones.

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