Tracy Flynn

Despite looking forward to opening the new Ayrshire Hospice facility in early 2025, our CEO expresses her significant concern about the funding of independent Hospices in Scotland. Thank you to Helen McArdle at @heraldscotland for publishing this letter from the Scottish Hospice Leadership Group about the current Hospice funding crisis. Tracy Flynn, CEO of the Ayrshire Hospice voices: “Our charity feels enormous pressure to keep apace with NHS salary rises and we do not have the funds we require to innovate the way we would like to. The National Insurance hike alone will add approximately £183,000 a year to the Ayrshire Hospice’s salary bill. “We are extremely fortunate that the community of Ayrshire and Arran are so supportive of our charity and it is our belief that Hospice care should always be free, and it is our privilege to deliver palliative and end-of-life care. We are closely supported by our partners in NHS Ayrshire & Arran and are committed to excellence in all we do.” Tracy is proud to stand with her CEO colleagues from independent Hospices across Scotland in escalating the plight of Hospices. We believe this is not fair, the current funding arrangement is inadequate and inequitable for our sector. Hospices and everyone they care for deserve so much more. #fairhospicefunding #ayrshirehospice

Hospices need your help. Costs are rising, funding has stalled, and demand for care is growing. This can't continue. @HospiceUK want every MP to hear about hospice care so they know the scale of the issue and why it matters. Help us reach them ⌨️ loom.ly/ofBQGFk

@TracyAH_CEO was thrilled to speak at the 25th anniversary Marr Cappella Christmas Concert last night. 🎄🎵 Thank you for your kind support.💜

Delighted to be at #HUKConf23 Hospice UK Conference at Liverpool to Think Differently about Hospice care

Excited to attend @hospiceuk conference in Liverpool with @AyrshireHospice @KilbrydeHospice @accordhospice #HUKConf23

@SmartJacki @SharonDowey_ @jenni_minto @accordhospice @AyrshireHospice Thank you for supporting us @SmartJacki @SharonDowey_ our @AyrshireHospice is grateful.💜

Great support today from @SharonDowey_ to @TracyAH_CEO and I in discussions with @jenni_minto about Ayrshire Hospice and national hospice funding challenges. Thank you 👍@accordhospice @AyrshireHospice

"I was thinking about my next holiday, a new car, maybe a new kitchen, and then he said it was for the rugby club so that was a little disappointing." @OfficialAyrRFC Chairman Brian Williamson has spoken of his delight at receiving funding to majorly redevelop Millbrae.

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The Ayrshire Hospice had a visit today from @allandoransMP to discuss progress on our exciting Capital Build Project with @TracyAH_CEO, ⚒️🏗️🧱 including our plans for going home to our site in 2024 and to discuss the current UK funding landscape for hospices. 💜

It’s easy to think of hospices as bricks & mortar, beds & services. The reality is it’s a way of delivering care that truly puts the person, and those around them, at the centre of their care. More than a strapline. It take special people to do this. #OneChance #Everytime

On the site today of the new @AyrshireHospice with CEO Tracy Flynn. A 15 month project for a new site that is expected to serve the local community for the next 30 or so years

@tobyhporter @AyrshireHospice Thanks for coming to see our exciting project Toby

@tobyhporter It’s a good curry house lovely views!

Have graced more than a fair few in my time, but I think this is the best name & logo combo for a curry house that I have ever come across - 💕❤️

@HazelNMAHPDir @AyrshireHospice We are very fortunate to have you Hazel

Incredibly delighted and proud to join @AyrshireHospice Board at such an exciting and important time. 👇

Following a robust recruitment process; Gerry Seenan, Janis Heaney MBE, Karen McBride, Hazel Borland, Susan Young, Cathy Bell MBE and Fraser McJannett were appointed by Chair of the Hospice Board, Tom Steele, on behalf of the organisation.

With the redevelopment of our facilities underway at Racecourse Road in Ayr - a project which will enhance the Hospice and ensure its legacy for decades to come - the new Board Members join at a very exciting time.💜 Read more here👉bit.ly/453Q26x

📸 Left to Right: Gerry Seenan, Janis Heaney MBE, Tracy Flynn, Chief Executive of the Ayrshire Hospice, Karen McBride, Hazel Borland, Susan Young, Cathy Bell MBE, Fraser McJannett, Tom Steele, Chair of the Ayrshire Hospice Board. #makingtodaymatter

Our Chief Executive Tracy Flynn led the breaking-ground ceremony as work begins to transform the site ahead of reopening in Summer 2024.💜 2/2 Read the full story here 👉bit.ly/40NqfNj #BuildingtheFuture #AHCapitalBuild #ayrshire #hospice

📢Following a @scotparl roundtable, hospice leaders are calling for financial support from @scotgov as discussions around a national funding framework begin: healthandcare.scot/stories/3420/h… @PFOKane @Miles4Lothian @HumzaYousaf @hospiceuk @AyrshireHospice @HighlandHospice @KevinStewartSNP

Key fact :Scottish Hospices collectively contribute £50m to NHS statutory services annually.