A MP has welcomed the biggest investment into end-of-life care “in a generation” after lobbying on behalf of hospices in St Austell.

St Austell and Newquay MP Noah Law states the £100 million government funding will help hospices this year and next to provide the best end of life care to patients and their families in a supportive and dignified environment. 

The funding will help support hospices and deliver much needed funding for improvements including refurbishments, overhauling IT systems and improving facilities for patients to ensure they receive the best care possible.

Mr Law lobbied on behalf local hospices, including Little Harbour and Mount Edgcumbe, after seeing the “wonderful job” they do.

Hospices for children and young people will also receive a further £26 million revenue funding for 2025/26 through what until recently was known as the Children’s Hospice Grant.

Mr Law states the government is committed to ensuring every person has access to high-quality end of life care and, as part of its Plan for Change is taking immediate action to rebuild the health service and deliver improved standards of care, making sure it is fit for the future.

He said: “This is great news for hospices and I’m really proud that bending the ear of government ministers has paid off. Little Harbour and Mount Edgcumbe Hospice do a wonderful job at providing support for people with life-limiting conditions. This funding from our Labour Government will make a real difference and I look forward to meeting Cornwall Hospice Care next week to discuss this further.”

Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting added: “I’m really proud we’re able to deliver the biggest funding package for hospices in a generation.

“Noah has done a brilliant job making the case for investment in hospices and I know how invaluable hospices like Little Harbour and Mount Edgcumbe are for so many families.

“This package will ensure they will be able to continue to deliver the compassionate care everyone deserves as they come to the end of their life in the best possible environment.”