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Updates to our hospice in Pembury
The plans to upgrade our Pembury ward are part of a major transformation that will see not only the ward, but all patient areas upgraded. The hospice, which provides free care for adults and children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions across Kent and East Sussex, first opened in 1998 and is about to be refurbished to better support patients for years to come.
We are keen to ensure the very best care environments are available to our community. Improvements will be made to the in‑patient ward, reception area, spiritual care rooms, and Living Well centre, ensuring these spaces are calm, modern, uplifting environments. The hospice in Pembury will remain open throughout the work to welcome those accessing Living Well services, physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
During the refurbishment, Counselling and Support services are being offered at Hawkwell Business Centre nearby. Outreach services and home visits for children and young people will run as normal, with additional community-based appointments as needed. Artists’ impressions have now been released, giving a first glimpse at how the in-patient ward at the hospice on Maidstone Road will look. Find out more below.
About the Pembury In-Patient Ward
The ward at Pembury has 15 individual rooms for symptom control and end of life care. We offer personalised care to suit each patient’s physical, emotional and spiritual needs, as well as caring for and supporting those important to the patient. This might be family members, or friends.
Without seeing it for yourself, it can be difficult to imagine what our In-Patient Ward is like. It’s often described by patients and their loved ones as a calm, tranquil and peaceful place to be – almost a haven. Some rooms face out onto beautiful apple orchards, whilst others open into our stunning Hospice gardens and all have their own en-suite bathroom. We will always be flexible and accommodating for each family, whatever their needs.
The In-Patient Ward team is made up of Clinical Nurse Specialists, Staff Nurses, Specialty Doctors, Consultants, Hospice Paramedics and Nursing Assistants.