Manx Care: "We're working with Hospice to understand impact on services" 

Charity announces redundancies as it faces increasing financial difficulties

The CEO of Manx Care says the organisation is working with Hospice Isle of Man to understand the impact the charity's financial challenges could have on its services.

Hospice has today (26 March) announced a number of redundancies in light of 'increasing financial difficulties'.

Read more HERE.

Reacting to the news, Manx Care and the Department of Health and Social Care say patients and families across the Island 'can be reassured they will continue to receive the hospice care they rely on'. 

It's also confirmed some of Hospice's services will be transferred to Manx Care including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychological therapies and lymphoedema services.

Meanwhile, it says a full review of commissioning arrangements for palliative and end-of-life care will be delivered by September 2026. 

Teresa Cope says they are aware of the pressures being faced by the charity:

Hospice Isle of Man has announced it will be running a campaign later this year, calling for what it describes as an 'equitable funding model' from Government.

Following today’s announcement, the Department of Health and Social Care and Manx Care issued a statement saying: "[We] are working closely with Hospice Isle of Man and across government to ensure that care continues with the compassion and dignity people deserve.

"The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and Manx Care recognise the financial pressures facing Hospice and support its focus on core palliative and end-of-life care. As part of this, some services including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychological therapies and lymphoedema services will transition into Manx Care and planning is already underway to make that transition safe and smooth for patients.

"To support Hospice during this period, Manx Care is working with Hospice to protect and maintain core services, including Hospice at Home and specialist nursing care.

"A full review of commissioning arrangements for palliative and end-of-life care in line with the Mandate to Manx Care 2026-27 will be delivered by September 2026. This will establish the level of government funding needed to sustain core services and ensure these vital services are sustainable for the future.

"DHSC and Manx Care remain committed to working in partnership with Hospice Isle of Man to ensure stable, high-quality care for the Island's community."

You can hear more from Manx Care CEO Teresa Cope and Hospice Isle of Man CEO Fiona Hatton on Manx Radio Breakfast tomorrow morning (27 March) from 6am-9am.