THERE'S been fantastic news and great coverage for Compton Hospice, which is all set for a major facelift after scooping a £226,775 cash boost.
The Department of Health’s Dignity and Care for Older People programme approved the grant application, sent by the hospice last year, for funds to improve the Compton Hall site inside and out.
The decision is set to make the hospice’s 25th anniversay year even more memorable, with work starting in May.
Tracy Marsh, head of fundraising and communications at the hospice said: “This is obviously wonderful news and we’re thrilled at the decision.
“The money raised each year through fundraising is essential for running costs and there is rarely any left over to make big improvements.
“The work will benefit everyone at the hospice - patients, their families and staff.”
The more modern design will aim to give patients an environment that is as near to home as possible, while remaining a specialist medical centre.
The refurbishment project will be managed by Wolverhampton-based interior designer, Sue Hope, while the landscaping will be overseen by Mike Westley of Westley Designs who has worked on the Eden Project among other developments.
The changes are aimed at creating an enriching environment, promoting privacy, dignity, independence and choice.
Tracy added: “We recognise that surroundings can make a huge difference to a person’s feeling of wellbeing and have wanted to make changes for a while, but have been restricted by budget.
“The refurbishment will make the hospice much more warm and inviting and provide more comfortable and intimate spaces for families to spend time together.
“We’ve also commissioned works by local artist, Rebecca Cresswell, who has researched the benefits of art in health care and worked with SANDS, New Cross and other NHS hospitals.”
“The landscaping will make more of the beautiful outside space on our doorstep that is largely inaccessible to patients at the moment.
“Plans include sensory gardens, outdoor therapy areas and wheelchair accessible woodland walks. It really will be lovely.
“We have more than 22,000 patients and visitors each year who will benefit from these changes, so it will have a major impact on a lot of lives.”
It is hoped all work will be completed by early next year.
Health services minister, Rosie Winterton, said: “We are confident this project will make a significant difference to the service offered to future patients and bring benefits to families, carers and staff alike. It is an important part of our wider goal of ensuring all patients and their families are treated with respect
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