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<p>The Department recognises that the hospice sector has been impacted by the COVID-19
pandemic, and that subsequent social distancing measures have affected some aspects
of community fundraising. We regularly assess the effect of the COVID-19 outbreak
on the hospice sector and through NHS England and NHS Improvement are in regular discussions
with stakeholders in the sector about the challenges they face. A range of steps have
been taken to support hospices.</p><p>We have provided over £150 million in additional
funding to the hospice sector to date during the pandemic. Alongside this, hospices
have benefited from the financial support offered by Her Majesty’s Treasury to all
charities, such as paying no business rates for their shops next year and applying
for a Business Interruption Loan.</p><p>We continue to keep funding for hospices under
review.</p>
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