The initiative was launched on 1 August 2023 in response to an urgent request from the Christian community in Bethlehem, a city with the highest reported incidence of cancer in the OPT. Alarmingly, 7 out of every 10 cancer diagnoses in the region come too late for curative treatment. Before the service began, palliative care simply was not available, leaving many to face terminal illness without the dignity or comfort of appropriate care. Unable to fund a dedicated hospice facility, the Trust instead developed a home-based care model. A solid operational structure was quickly established in Bethlehem, including an Operations Board supported by Clinical and Financial Governance Committees. Licenses were obtained, medical staff were recruited and trained, and the service officially launched. Unable to fund a dedicated hospice facility, the Trust instead developed a home-based care model. For more information click here