Wrexham-based hospice launches garden appeal to boost patient well-being

A Wrexham-based hospice has launched a new ‘Garden Appeal’ to help enhance patient well-being.

Nearing the end of their four-phase modernisation project, Nightingale House is now focusing on enhancing its garden spaces to help benefit its patients and their loved ones.

The hospice, on Chester Road is transforming its garden spaces for patients and families to enjoy, which is the final step in completing the 4-phase modernisation project.

It hopes to raise £60,000 to rejuvenate the green spaces and provide a tranquil space to enhance patients’ well-being.

Carolyn James, Wellbeing Centre Lead Nurse, explained: “Wellbeing is essential to the journey of our patients, and outside spaces have always been integral in enhancing the support and care we offer at Nightingale House.

“Now that the Inpatient Unit is back up and running and we can provide care at full capacity again across the hospice, we are thinking ahead about how we can improve well-being in all aspects and areas of the hospice.

“We would love to improve the garden areas to offer our patients somewhere quiet to sit, reflect and relax in nature, or somewhere to practise gardening skills to enhance mobility, or simply somewhere bright and beautiful to socialise.”

Partnering with local landscaping company Gardens by Design, the hospice has developed plans to utilise the green spaces throughout the site on Chester Road.

These redesigned areas will not only provide peaceful retreats for patients but also provide a new space for various services to use, including the family support team.

Lauren Emberton, Chief Executive of Nightingale House Hospice, highlighted the significance of the garden project in enriching the experiences of patients and their loved ones.

“The newly refurbished hospice facilities and our amazing staff will, of course, both be fundamental to providing the highest quality of care,” said Lauren.

“But, to give our patients and their loved ones the chance to enjoy their time to the fullest, that’s where the gardens will play their role.

“With the hospice refurbishment complete, we are now focused on creating the very best gardens for our patients, offering local families a place of vibrant life and colour as well as peace and tranquillity.”

Supporting the appeal, humanitarian and author Sir Terry Waite emphasised the transformative impact the garden will have on patients’ lives: “It was a privilege for me to have known the founder of the hospice movement, Dame Cicely Saunders.

“She was a woman of compassion, and her life and work has inspired thousands of volunteers across the world to provide loving care for those who are living with life-limiting conditions.

“Nightingale House Hospice is now asking if you will join them in raising funds for their garden.

“Once in place, this garden will be a place of peace and tranquillity for patients and their families to enjoy during their time at Nightingale House Hospice.

“Please help them. A donation, no matter how small, will bring some joy to many whom you may never know but who will be grateful for your compassion and care.”

Donations can be made to support Nightingale House Hospice’s Garden Appeal through their Just Giving page, which is linked on their website.