A hospice in Lincoln has announced the closure of a dementia support service because they say it is no longer financially viable.<\/p>\n
The Admiral Nurse Service, funded by St Barnabas Hospice, will close from March 2026.<\/p>\n
Admiral nurses are specialist dementia nurses who work across the UK to provide free advice and support to families and individuals living with dementia.<\/p>\n
The hospice said two nurses had been made redundant due to the closure.<\/p>\n
The service in Lincolnshire was established with support from Dementia UK in 2019 but has been funded solely by St Barnabas since 2022.<\/p>\n
The charity said it had undertaken a comprehensive review of their clinical and support services as part of ensuring long-term sustainability of the trust.<\/p>\n
In a statement, it apologised and said the decision had not been taken lightly.<\/p>\n
The statement clarified that the hospice would still care for patients with dementia who have palliative needs.<\/p>\n
The charity said staff members had been supported through a consultation process, but “sadly” they had had to make two nurses redundant.<\/p>\n
Rebecca Franks, director of patient care at St Barnabas, said: “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.<\/p>\n
“This decision is in no way a reflection of their efforts or commitment to St Barnabas,” she said.<\/p>\n
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