Vale of Clwyd MP James Davies has commended improvements made to the area’s hospice after visiting the facility last week, and praised all its staff and volunteers for ensuring that people in North Wales needing palliative care, and their loved ones, have access to “outstanding” support and services.
James called at St Kentigern Hospice in St Asaph to see redevelopment work which has recently been completed.
The £2.9 million project at the Hospice, which has provided specialist palliative care for the people of North Wales for the past 24 years, was started in September 2018 and includes an extension to the Hospice’s day therapy and inpatient facilities, and enhances its community provision.
The redevelopment has increased the bed provision from eight to 12, meaning it can cater for a 50 per cent increase in the number of people it supports.
The extension also includes a café, offering a relaxing area for patients and visitors, as well as being open to the public, including for community groups to meet. New facilities include accommodation for physios and an educational area.
James said:
“I was hugely impressed by all the improvements that have been carried out at the hospice and commend all those who have worked so hard in generating the funds needed to pay for it.
“St Kentigern carry out incredible work, but like all hospices in Wales, unfortunately they do not receive the statutory funding that they need and have to rely on the generosity of the local community.
“They face challenging times, yet still manage to deliver an outstanding service - in fact the facility is used as a model of ‘good practice’. All staff and the 400 volunteers deserve huge credit for this and I would like to thank each and every one of them for their dedication and hard work.
“We are extremely fortunate to have this first-rate facility here in the Vale of Clwyd and I would urge everyone to support the hospice where they can”.