A Basingstoke hospice has received more then £250,000 from Government for a refurbishment of its in-patient unit.
St Michael's Hospice, based in Aldermaston Road, received a share of £40million Department of Health grant. The news was announced by Care Services Minister Phil Hope last week and six hospices across the South Central region have earned their share. St Michael's was given £281,960.
Care Services Minister Phil Hope said: “Whether it's being able to take time out in the garden or having a hoist that enables you to move with more dignity, the physical environment directly impacts on people's care. We know that improving the caring environment is something that is very important to people - I am delighted to be able to make that a reality in NHS South Central.”
Meanwhile David Praill, Help the Hospices Chief Executive, added: “Local hospices play a central role in the delivery of end of life care and we warmly welcome these new funds. Although hospice care is more than just a building - with many services being provided in people's homes - the building itself gives hospice care an important physical presence in the community.
“This grant will make a huge difference to the quality of hospice environments. The funds will enhance living spaces and equip hospices with some of the practical tools to meet with wide ranging needs of people with life limiting and terminal illness and their friends and family.”
