'Protect our patients dignity': Prince of Wales Hospice launches ‘Our Nurses’ Wish List’ appeal to fund vital equipment
The Prince of Wales Hospice is calling on the community to help protect the comfort and dignity of patients at the end of life through its ‘Our Nurses’ Wish List’ appeal.
The appeal highlights an urgent need for essential equipment, from blood pressure monitors to a new nurse call system and specialist bathing facilities, helping hospice teams
provide safe, compassionate care when it matters most.
As demand for hospice services continues to grow, the charity is facing increasing financial pressure.
With only around 35 per cent of its funding covered by the NHS, the hospice must raise £3.5 million each year to continue delivering its specialist care.
Without this support, it couldn’t maintain the care local patients and families rely on.
At the heart of the campaign is the experience of patients like Poppy, who initially felt frightened about what hospice care might mean. However, that quickly changed.
She experienced care that focused not just on clinical needs, but on dignity, comfort and making the most of the time she has with her family.
The appeal has been shaped by the hospice’s nursing team, who see first-hand the difference the right equipment can make.
These items are essential to delivering high-quality, person-centred care for patients across the Five Towns and wider Wakefield district.
Jess Glenn, Nurse Associate at The Prince of Wales Hospice, said: “As nurses, we meet people at some of the hardest moments in their lives.
"The right equipment can completely transform that experience, helping us manage pain, keep patients safe and ensure they are treated with dignity.
"These aren’t luxuries, they are essentials for delivering the care every person deserves at the end of life.”
Items on the Wish List range from around £1,000 for a blood pressure monitor to £14,000 for specialist bathing equipment, giving supporters a clear and practical way to make a difference.
The hospice is encouraging individuals, families and local businesses to support the appeal, whether by donating, contributing to a shared target or funding an item outright.
Every contribution will directly support patient care and help ensure families feel reassured that their loved ones are safe, comfortable and supported.
To support ‘Our Nurses’ Wish List’ or find out more, visit www.pwh.org.uk/appeal or call the hospice on 01977 708868.