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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Thomas

Struggling hospices fear demand for beds will grow as dying patients can’t afford to heat homes

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The cost of living crisis could force dying patients to move into hospice beds as they can no longer afford to heat their homes, it is claimed.

The stark warning comes as the care sector faces soaring energy bills of its own, with the industry predicting a huge hike in costs next year.

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