Festive News 2017 by Hereford Lions Club | Page 44

St Michael’s Hospice: A place of light and love PAGE 44 • FESTIVE NEWS • DECEMBER 2015 The new Inpatient Unit at St Michael’s Hospice had its official opening in March 2015 and has revolutionized end-of-life care in Herefordshire. Inpatients now have the comfort of private rooms with en-suite shower and bathroom facilities. Their friends and family can now spend time with their loved ones in a beautiful and therapeutic building. Without the dedication and vision of an extraordinary group of people, St Michael’s Hospice would not be able to provide these vital services free of charge. It is a story of determination, perseverance, and the very essence of Britain’s ‘can-do’ community spirit. Because of that ‘can-do’ attitude, the extensive refurbishment of the original building is well underway. When finished, it will create educational, therapeutic and supportive environments including a new café, chapel, meeting rooms and a quiet space. This space is where Living Well, the Day Hospice and a breadth of support groups for patients and carers will meet. To celebrate all the people behind St Michael’s story, a book is being written that will capture the life-affirming spirit of the Hospice. The book will also include interviews with patients and give them the chance to talk about their lives and the perspective that they found at St Michael’s. The idea for the book came from Rachel Haworth after the Hospice provided care to her mother. Rachel said, 'Visiting my mother during the final part of her life at St Michael’s was a remarkable experience. The love and care that staff gave went above and beyond the call of duty. Though it was a deeply sad time, St Michael’s could not have done more. I vowed that I would find a way to give something back. The books title, 20 Beds, reflects the work on the new Inpatient Unit. I hope people enjoy reading the inspiring stories and that the book will raise money to help St Michael’s Hospice continue supporting families in need.’ 20 Beds will be launched in spring 2016, and £4 from the cost of each book will go directly to St Michael’s Hospice. The title is a joint venture between Shrewsbury publishing house A Way With Media Ltd and Herefordshire bookseller Hey Everyone. For more information, call Ruth Dension at St Michael’s Hospice on 01432 851000. The e Premier Roo R fiing Company Solutions arre our Business Serv vicing Herefford dshire for over 50 years (3 Genera G tions) Free ee Guttterriin ng with alll Fascia and Soffit orderrs!!! Catering for all occasions Units 6 & 7, Beech Business Park Tillington Road, Hereford HR4 9QJ Tel/Fax: [phone] Mobile: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.christines-catering.co.uk T h e C ro ss K e y s I n n Withington Hereford HR1 3NN Tel: [phone] x x x x x x x x x x Slates Tiles Liquid Coat o tings Fibreglass ss Felt Flatt--Pitch hed Sheeting g Cladding i g uPVC Fas scia uPVC Gut u tering Approv ved by: x x x x x NHS L Loca l Aut A thoritie horitie ities NEC HM M Coastguar u rd MOD To name but a few! Follow w us on: Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: info@centralroo alroofing.co.uk W ww.centralroofing g.co.uk