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Hospice Boosts Beds by 50% on Fundraiser Surge
17 Aug
Summary
- Hospice to increase capacity by 50% starting January 2027.
- Extra beds will cost an additional £330,000 annually.
- Fundraisers' unprecedented support made the expansion possible.
Prospect Hospice in Wroughton, near Swindon, will enhance its capacity by 50% beginning in January 2027. This significant expansion, boosting its beds from six to nine, comes after a period of reduced services due to funding cuts.
This increase in care capacity is made possible by unprecedented fundraising support received this year. The additional beds will incur an annual cost of £330,000, a figure now achievable thanks to the community's generosity. Families who have experienced the hospice's care expressed gratitude for the support it provided during their loved ones' final moments.
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