Hospice inpatient care temporarily moves to UHNM as redevelopment begins

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) is supporting Katharine House Hospice in Stafford by providing inpatient space for patients while the hospice carries out a major refurbishment.

From Tuesday 5 May the hospice’s inpatient unit will move to Ward 8 at County Hospital, Stafford, to allow for a refurbishment and expansion of the hospice’s nearby Weston Road site. 

Care will continue to be delivered by the specialist hospice team. 

Katy Thorpe, UHNM chief operating officer said: “We are proud to support Katharine House Hospice by providing space on Ward 8 during this important redevelopment.
“This partnership helps ensure continuity of care for patients while improvement works take place.”

All community services provided by Katharine House Hospice will continue as normal during the works, and patients and visitors will receive clear information ahead of the move, including details on parking, signage and access arrangements at County Hospital.

Carina Lowe, hospice lead nurse at Katharine House Hospice, said: “This temporary relocation allows us to carry out essential improvements while continuing to support patients and their loved ones without interruption.” 

The upgraded hospice inpatient unit is expected to reopen by the end of November.