Overgate announces plans for new state-of-the-art hospice
Astate-of-the-art new home is set to be built in Halifax by Overgate Hospice when final funding can be secured. The £12.75m project, which has received backing from TV writer Sally Wainwright, has already secured around £9.75m of funding and Overgate is now calling on the borough for support to raise the final £3m through its Big Build Appeal so work can begin on the dedicated new 16-bed inpatient unit (IPU) within the existing grounds.
The new hospice will also include individual bedrooms with spacious, accessible, en-suite bathrooms to increase patients’ independence, privacy and dignity, more spacious rooms which allow for larger families to visit, a new multi-faith spiritual space for quiet reflection, and tech-ready rooms featuring internet connection and smart televisions to create a home from home for patients and families.
The current hospice inpatient unit accommodates 12 beds in shared units. It was built back in 1994 and the new centre will mean the existing building can be repurposed to create a larger, refurbished day hospice which can accommodate more people than ever before.
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Jack writer Sally said: “Every life is a narrative, with chapters both joyous and challenging.
“The Overgate Hospice Big Build Appeal offers us an opportunity to ensure that every story, even amidst its most difficult moments, is met with compassion and care.
“By supporting this vital cause, we’re not just constructing a building – we’re building a haven where families in Calderdale can find comfort and support during their toughest times.
"Let’s come together and ensure our hospice is there as a beacon of hope for our community for years to come.”
Tracey Wilcocks, chief executive of Overgate Hospice,
said: “This is one of the most important milestones in our history of caring for people from across Calderdale and beyond.
"We want to create something special that can help