Supporting Hospice Isle of Man

In 1988, the budget for a seven-bedded Hospice, doctor, and two home care nurses was £350,000. Throughout the years since, costs have risen by much more than the rate of inflation, just keeping pace with the growing demand for Hospice care. As more and more patients were referred to Hospice, the clinical team had to grow to sustain that service.

There has never been any question of diluting the service to save cost. Many people ask, "How many beds do you have"? The answer strictly speaking is 12 adults and two children's, but the reply is: "Hospice cares for over 350 patients at any one time, most at home, but those who cannot be properly cared for at home may be admitted, as in-patients within Hospice Isle of Man. The cost is for a fully integrated care service.

Throughout the years, income has almost always balanced expenditure. However, as a result of progressive expansion, Hospice Isle of Man now needs approximately £3 million per annum to fund its combined in-patient, home care, and associated services. So, how is the money raised?

There are lots of ways you can support Hospice Care

Hospice Care Membership
For a minimum annual subscription of £15.00 per person you can become a Hospice Member. As a Member you will have the right to vote at the AGM and influence the course and management of Hospice Care.
Members receive a bi-annual newsletter, car sticker and lapel badge.
Your gift could mean so much to a patient, or to someone who has lost a loved one:

 £15   - one hour of inpatient nursing care
 £23   - one hour of specialist nursing support at home
 £50   - two sessions of relaxing aromatherapy
 £200 - two to three home visits by a specialist community nurse
 £750 - a syringe driver delivering continuous symptom relief

Life Member
Life Membership carries the same privileges and responsibilities as annual membership with the exception that there is a one-off payment of £250.00

Friends of Hospice Care
Become part of the Hospice Family, without the involvement that the Memberships entails. For a minimum of £5.00 per person each year we will have your continuing support and you will receive the bi-annual newsletter to keep you informed of all that is new at Hospice Isle of Man.

Covenant
This is an annual donation that can be set up for a set period of time, usually not less than four years, either for a set amount monthly or one annual payment.

Regular Giving
It is very important for family and friends to remember special dates - Birthdays, Anniversaries. So why not set up a Standing Order payment through your bank on these dates? This can be for as little as £2.00 per month.

Legacies - Remembering Hospice Care in your Will
Over the years since 1983 many have remembered Hospice Care in their Wills, the vast majority are a ‘thank you’ from patients for their special care, or from the patients families.

We, in turn, are humbled and grateful for such generosity and never forget the names of those who remember us in their Will. There is a special Legacy Book in Hospice where these names are entered and recorded in perpetuity.