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St Joseph’s Hospice, Hackney unveils newly refurbished St Michael’s Ward

The newly refurbished St Michael’s Ward is now Open!

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The newly refurbished St Michael’s ward is now open. Situated on the first floor of the Hospice, the 15-bed ward design presents a calm, safe and welcoming environment, with a warm and vibrant colour scheme. The ward features social areas, giving patients and families the opportunity to socialise and enjoy meaningful interaction and independence.

Officially opened and blessed by Hospice Patron, His Eminence, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Bishop of Westminster on 11th June, the first patients have already been welcomed to the ward and the feedback has been very positive.

St Michael’s Ward has three rooms that are flexible enough to accommodate one or two beds, the rest are all single rooms and all have en-suite facilities. There is a focus on communal areas that can be used for dining, family meetings or therapy with an adjacent sitting room where patients can make their own drinks and snacks, making if feel more like a home environment than a hospice ward. The seating areas are designed to ensure that patients and their families can sit together in comfort while taking part in activities, with a wide selection of adjustable seating. There are also overnight couches to allow those close to the patient to stay within the room and get appropriate rest.

Francis, one of the first patients to stay on St Michael’s Ward said “The best thing about St Joseph’s is the staff, they are all so friendly and helpful. Nothing is too much trouble. I’m really enjoying the new ward so far, the new space feels so nice and bright!”

Jane Naismith, Joint Chief Executive, St Joseph’s Hospice said, “We had a specific vision for St Michael’s Ward, that it would be a comfortable and stylish space for our patients, visitors and staff so that they could enjoy quality time together at such a critical point in their lives. We think we have achieved something special and we look forward to welcoming many patients and families for years to come.

“We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who contributed towards the project, especially The Albert Hunt Trust, The Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation and HSBC whose very generous donations made it possible. Also to Three % and Fatkin, our designers and  architects, Julian Church and Associates  who managed the project and Thornwood our Builder who have all done a magnificent job.”

To make a referral to the inpatient unit please contact stjosephs.firstcontact@nhs.net or call 0300 30 30 400.