Local MP for Basingstoke, Maria Miller visited St. Michaels Hospice following confirmation that important funding will be available for planned improvements. Maria was given a guided tour of the Hospice and was shown where improvements will take place.

St Michaels Hospice is a registered charity which offers specialised skills and knowledge to patients who are suffering from a terminal illness. The Hospice currently has 15-20 day care patients and relies on the 670 volunteers it has nationwide.

Maria met with Caroline Martin Director of Patient Services, David Monkman CEO and Tony Holden Vice Chairman, to discuss Hospice’s improvements and future plans.

 

Plans include new gardens for patients to use including the Turner Centre courtyard which will become a sensory garden. The current gardens will have a new therapeutic labyrinth which will be wheelchair accessible. Inside the Hospice improvements will be made to patient’s rooms with three balconies being built and new showers in the bathrooms.

 

Maria said: “St Michael’s is a critical part of our local medical support services. Many Basingstoke families rely on the unique, invaluable and vital support that St Michael’s Hospice provides.

 

I was delighted to visit the hospice and see first hand, how the planned improvements will enable the hospice to continue to provide top quality service for patients and their families.”