The Ontario government is adding two new hospice beds at Hospice Simcoe in Barrie.
Officials say the Friday announcement is part of expanding 84 new adult hospice beds across the province.
This brings the total number of beds at Hospice Simcoe to 12, and the number of publicly funded hospice beds in Ontario to 768.
“This is incredible news for Hospice Simcoe and our community,” said Kelly Hubbard, Executive Director, Hospice Simcoe – Seasons Centre.
"Approximately 300 people die in our care every year. We are grateful for this additional funding, Hospice Simcoe’s end-of-life services will reach even more people helping to provide compassionate care to our ever-growing community.”
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This expansion is part of a $19.75 million capital investment for new adult hospice beds. The province says when the 84 new beds are open, they will provide an additional up to $16.03 million per year to support the operation of the beds.
“This funding will ensure that more residents in Barrie and the surrounding areas have access to dignified end-of-life care,” said Doug Downey, MPP for Barrie – Springwater – Oro-Medonte. “These additional beds will ensure that Hospice Simcoe is able to meet the growing needs of our community and continue to provide the compassionate care that has affected so many families.”
“Our government is ensuring people have access to the complete care that they need in their community, close to their loved ones and families, at every stage of life,” said Andrea Khanjin, MPP for Barrie-Innisfil.
