St Barnabas Hospice in Lincolnshire will discontinue its dedicated dementia support service, resulting in the redundancy of two nursing positions. The decision, announced today, comes after a comprehensive review of the charity’s clinical and support offerings aimed at ensuring its long-term financial stability.
Established in 2019 with initial support from Dementia UK, the service has been fully funded by St Barnabas since 2022. While the hospice will continue to provide palliative care to patients with dementia, the specialized support program is being scaled back due to funding constraints. This change impacts individuals and families relying on the service for dedicated dementia-specific assistance.
the charity stated the decision was not taken lightly and apologized for any distress caused. A consultation process was undertaken with staff, but ultimately resulted in the loss of two nursing roles.
“We want to express our deepest gratitude to both for their dedication,compassion,and the invaluable contribution they have made to our patients and their families,” saeid Rebecca Franks,Director of Patient Care at St Barnabas. “this decision is in no way a reflection of their efforts or commitment to St Barnabas.”
The move follows a broader review of St Barnabas’ services, designed to secure the long-term sustainability of the hospice and its ability to deliver core care services. The hospice remains committed to supporting patients with dementia requiring palliative care, but the dedicated support service will no longer be available.
