After years of hard work and fundraising, a new Hospice to serve the people of Hambleton and Richmondshire is beginning to provide its services – and a grant from Broadacres is helping to fund new equipment.

Based in the 132-year-old former Lambert Memorial Hospital, Herriot Hospice Homecare’s Herriot Hospice@The Lambert is now awaiting final regulatory authorisation before its hospice services begin.

These include a six-bedroom inpatient unit and its range of outpatient services, including the hospice’s wellbeing service. Currently, the facility is providing bereavement support and a base for the charity’s existing and expanding hospice at home service.

“Now we will also be able to deliver palliative and end of life care in a residential setting to local families in Thirsk which will be an enormous help to many patients and their families,” said Trust Fundraiser Gerri Griffiths.

The finishing touches include the provision of specialist equipment including syringe drivers and storage which have been purchased using a £500 grant from Broadacres.

“Syringe drivers are essential as they allow pain relief and medication to be administered to those who cannot swallow or have cognitive impairment,” said Gerri.

“We always look to make the patient as comfortable as possible, and the drivers ensure medication can be administered without having to disturb someone who is resting or asleep.”

To learn more about Herriot Hospice Homecare and the facility, visit their website.

The Broadacres Community Development Fund supports local organisations, groups, and projects in areas where Broadacres has homes. All grants are approved by the Association’s own residents.

To apply to the Fund visit the dedicated page on our website.