PHYLLIS
TUCKWELL HOSPICE RE-OPENS TWO BEDS
Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice (PTH) is
delighted to have opened two additional beds today (Monday August
20th 2007). This follows the re-launch of the Living Appeal in April
where PTH appealed to the local community to continue its generous
support to ensure the beds are kept open and the rest of the Hospice
services continue.
Clodagh Sowton, Director of Nursing,
comments "We are thrilled that we have been able to re-open two of
the four beds that we had to close last year for financial reasons.
These two beds will enable us to support over 200 patients and their
families each year."
Mrs Sowton goes on "These beds are
absolutely vital to give our patients and their families a choice
about where they receive hospice care - and they really complement
the work of our community team who are out and about supporting
patients at home for as long as is possible. We hope that our local
community and businesses will continue to support us to not only
keep these beds open and our community services going, but also to
allow us to open the final two beds and develop the rest of our
services".
Sarah Brocklebank, Chief Executive,
explains "We receive just 16% of our income from the NHS so are
incredibly reliant on the local community for funding over £3.5m
each year - that's £10,000 each day. That is why we are so grateful
to companies such as the Packhouse Centre (Antique and Interior
Design specialists) who choose innovative - and fun - ways to raise
money for us.
It is thanks to the generosity of so
many local individuals and companies that allows us to open these
two beds today. I would like to encourage anyone who has not yet
supported the Living Appeal to get involved and help raise the
necessary funds that enable us to care for over 100 local people
each day."
To support the Phyllis Tuckwell
Hospice's Living Appeal, or to join the team of volunteers, please
contact 01252 729400 or visit
www.livingappeal.org.uk
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