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."
