As part of the 2016 budget, Ontario is investing an additional $75 million over three years to provide patients with more options and access to community-based palliative and end-of-life care.
As a first step, Ontario is increasing investments in hospice services across the province by $13.9 million over three years.
Hospice Wellington will be receiving a funding increase of $150,000.
“This additional funding for Hospice Wellington will ensure that local patients and their families continue to receive excellent care during this very difficult time,” said Liz Sandals, MPP for Guelph.
The $13.9-million additional investment across the province will increase funding for existing hospice beds by $15,000 per adult bed and $22,400 per pediatric bed.
“Hospices provide Ontarians and their families with high quality and compassionate palliative and end-of-life-care,” said Dr. Eric Hoskins, minister of health and long-term care.
“Supporting Ontario’s hospices so they can continue to provide excellent care is an important part of our government’s commitment to improve palliative and end-of-life care across the province.”
The increased funding for existing hospice beds will help ensure that the high-quality palliative and end-of-life care provided by hospices remains in the community for future generations.
This investment will enhance compassionate end-of-life support, officials say.
