Scottish Government £9.4m funding boost welcomed by Renfrewshire hospices but sustainability concerns remain

Scottish Government £9.4m funding boost welcomed by Renfrewshire hospices but sustainability concerns remain

Hospices serving Renfrewshire have welcomed a £9.4 million funding commitment from the Scottish Government but say long-term financial pressures remain. The funding was announced by the First Minister as part of the 2026–27 national budget. It is aimed at helping hospice staff move closer to pay parity with NHS colleagues. Pay parity means being paid at the same level as NHS staff doing similar roles. ACCORD Hospice in Paisley and St Vincent’s H…