Wrexham hospice clinical team and patients help develop plans for a new in-patient unit

Hospice clinical team and patients help develop plans for a new In-Patient Unit in Wrexham

Construction of a new In-Patient Unit is currently underway at Nightingale House Hospice.

The hospice’s clinical team and patients have helped to develop plans for the new facility, which includes updated patient rooms and ease of access to the gardens.

Nurses, healthcare assistants, volunteers, and doctors from the hospice were invited to multiple planning sessions during the design process to provide valuable feedback on the environment and facilities of the modernised unit.

Natalie Frazer, Deputy Ward Manager, said: “As part of the In-Patient Unit team, we are thrilled to play a crucial role in the project.

“Our expertise and insights from patient feedback have been used for the planning of the layout, equipment, and materials, as, after all, we will be delivering care in that environment.

“Our opinions have been highly valued, and the team’s involvement will be instrumental in the success of the project.”

Nurse Julie Lloyd discussed how the plans would benefit the staff: “The 2 new nurses’ bays instead of one will make a big difference.

“It will allow the nursing staff even more time to care for our patients.

“Seeing and influencing the plans has been a privilege and not something you do every day.

“I think it’s going to look fantastic, and I can’t wait to work in the new Nightingale House In-Patient Unit.”

Healthcare Support Assistant Caroline Johnston explained some of the benefits patients will receive from the new design: “The improvements made to the In-Patient Unit, such as the addition of new modern ensuite shower rooms for every patient room and ease of access to the garden, have been made to enhance patient comfort helping with their overall wellbeing.

“Patients mention having a comfortable home-from-home environment when they are going through a difficult time.

“Integrating the patients’ feedback into the design has helped to create a more accessible and aesthetically pleasing In-Patients Unit, which should help patients feel more relaxed.”

The construction for the new In-Patient Unit at Nightingale House commenced in April and aims to conclude this December.