It’s been in the planning for some years and the dream has finally been realised. St Peter’s Hospice has its new In-Patient Unit (IPU), as well as an improved and expanded main building.
By the time the public were asked for support there was £1.5million left to raise in order to pay for this mammoth project. The people of the Bristol area, together with businesses large and small as well as the local media pulled out all the stops and made the whole thing possible.
Every room has patio doors opening onto what will be beautifully landscaped gardens
Almost everyone I know has been affected by the work of St Peter’s
Spacious bathroom with hoist
Hospice. We’ve all had a relative, friend or colleague (or all three) who have been looked after by this amazing charity, some in the In-Patient Unit and some at home. From my previous post you’ll know that the IPU is only a part of the work, but it’s a valuable one.
En-Suite Wet Room
So TODAY the unit opens to patients for the very first time. I had a guided tour recently and one day last week I took some photos in my lunch break. I think you’ll be impressed by the thought and detail which has gone into the planning and building of this fantastic building. All 15 rooms are single occupancy with a bed-settee for family and an en-suite wet room. There are also lounges, quiet rooms and a specialist bathroom.
The building includes a beautiful sanctuary area which can be used for anything from individual quiet time to a group service, ceremony or meditation. The short corridor to the Sanctuary door will have a garden area on either side (not finished yet hence the picture of an empty concrete area!)
Seating area with fish tank
Beautiful light high ceilings
New Cafe Area
Children’s play area
Of course, the work continues to look after those with life-limiting illnesses and so fundraising continues. Please donate to, and buy from, the SPH shops and attend some of the events – or maybe hold your own fundraiser?
I am a woman of a certain age (not 60 yet!) who lives in Bristol. I’ve lived almost my whole life in Bristol, with a short sojourn in Cornwall in my teens. I am trying to lead my life in an ethical way in all areas and hope to explore what this means.
I have four passions and several interests so I hope I will have plenty to write about. My passions are my family, knitting, cricket and St Peter’s Hospice. My other interests are volunteering, the environment, reading, TV, films & theatre, fundraising, chronic fatigue, mental health and eating. My non-interests are animals, housework, football, rugby and cooking.
I come from a family of four – two sisters and a brother. Our parents dies a few years ago. I am married to my soulmate Colin, an amazing man who tolerates my funny ways and supports me in everything I do. We have three children and two wonderful granddaughters. I am so proud of my family – we must have done something right as they are all good people. I have two sons-in-law who I love like my own and together we all make up a family unit where everyone loves and respects everyone else.
I am a total hypochondriac but do have some genuine problems, some of which I may talk about at a later date. At the moment I am overweight and have just started to eat more healthily, which I think is the answer to weight loss. We were on holiday last week and enjoyed puddings and cakes every day.
I work part-time and Colin is recently retired. This means that we have been able to spend much more time together doing some of the things we’ve been meaning to do – some planned and some spontaneous. I love this period of my life – I just wish I had the energy to match the time and the opportunities available!
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It’s been in the planning for some years and the dream has finally been realised. St Peter’s Hospice has its new In-Patient Unit (IPU), as well as an improved and expanded main building.
