Importantly, the families of those in the final stages of their life also receive vital support from hospices.

Some 300,000 people across the UK are cared for in hospices in their final weeks and days. We owe a debt of gratitude to all those who work in and for our hospices for the care they provide to our loved ones. Ayrshire Hospice operates a number of charity shops, including two in my constituency in Largs and Kilwinning. I commend all the healthcare professionals and support staff, as well as the volunteers, who work in our hospices, such as Ayrshire Hospice. Hospices across the UK care for some of the most vulnerable people in society and their families.

I am delighted to have secured this debate on fiscal support for hospices and the hospice sector. That this House has considered fiscal support to the hospice sector and increases in the cost of living.