# European palliative care facility developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-palliative-care-facility-developments
> Updated: 2026-09-30T12:44:10.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Recent developments in Portugal and Italy highlight investments in specialized end-of-life care facilities.

In Figueira da Foz, Portugal, a new 20-bed palliative care unit is being established in the former Casa da Mãe. The 4.9 million euro project, authorized by ESTAMO – Participações Imobiliárias, is 80% funded by the State Budget. The ULS do Baixo Mondego stated the unit aims to strengthen palliative care responses and provide specialized care to promote comfort and dignity while restoring a historically significant site.

In Fano, Italy, the Marche Region has approved a 9 million euro project to transform the former ospedaletto into a modern hospice facility. The funding includes 7 million euros from the regional government and an additional 2 million euros. Mayor Luca Serfilippi described the project as strategically significant for providing essential proximity healthcare and support for families.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Fano to receive 9 million euros for new hospice facility

The Marche Region has approved 9 million euros to convert Fano's former ospedaletto into an advanced hospice facility to improve local healthcare services.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fano-to-receive-new-hospice-in-former-hospital

### 2026-09-29: Figueira da Foz to open 20-bed palliative care unit

Figueira da Foz is launching a 20-bed palliative care unit in the former Casa da Mãe, backed by a 4.9 million euro investment.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/figueira-da-foz-to-open-20-bed-palliative-care-unit

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