As you may have previously heard, LOROS is experiencing severe financial challenges due to a sharp rise in our running costs, a significant drop in gifts from wills and ever-increasing demand for our services.
As a result, we are sadly facing a £2 million shortfall this year, which has forced us to reduce some of our services for patients and families.
Fewer inpatient beds, reduced to 20 on our inpatient ward.
Reduced day therapy, running Tuesday-Thursday now.
Cuts to physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work, chaplaincy and complementary therapies
Closure of the Volunteer Home Visiting service.
Camilla Barrow, Acting/interim Chief Executive of LOROS Hospice said: “Like other hospices we are struggling with an incredibly tough financial situation. No hospice wants to be doing less when the need is so great. This is not what our patients deserve and it’s not what our community deserves.”
“These changes are hugely challenging and we are working closely with all our partners to ensure a smooth transition and to minimise impacts on affected patients.
“We would like to reiterate that if you need our care in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland today, LOROS is still here for you, delivering exceptional care, with the same compassion and skill that have always defined us.”
The charity is calling on all its supporters across the counties it serves to stand by it and dig deep in this critical moment.
“Our message to all our supporters is we need you now more than we have ever done. Please show us you need us too.
“We’re writing to all our supporters to let them know about the changes we’re had to make to our services and asking for their support.”
People are encouraged to show their support for LOROS. Please support us by making a donation - please call us now on 0116 231 8431, email us on fundraising@loros.co.uk, or visit loros.co.uk/donate
“We’re embarking on an extensive summer of fundraising, which, from 14th July includes Stomp Round Leicester—a public art trail of giant elephant sculptures—with all funds raised coming to LOROS. As you walk the trail, we hope you’ll think of us and donate to our cause.”
