2,089 patients cared for across 1,028 square miles of Devon — up 11% on prior year; 244 on specialist ward, 1,845 at home and in the community
Key Metric 1
CQC Outstanding rating received 2024 — rated Outstanding in Well-led, Caring, Responsive and Effective; rated 5-star on iwantgreatcare.org by patients and families
Key Metric 2
Only 15% of annual funding from Devon ICB — compared to national average of 27%; £2.5 million funding shortfall highlighted November 2023; £10 million annual cost of services
Key Metric 3
CQC Outstanding overall — inspectors found care 'exceptionally effective and responsive'; Hospiscare praised specifically for outreach work reaching those who might otherwise struggle to access palliative care, including homeless patients and prisoners