Funding of Equipment

We know that often people, groups or companies like to fund a particular item or piece of equipment so we have put together a list of these items that the Hospice require. If you would like to get involved in fundraising for something specific the list of equipment is as follows:

Item/Refurb AreaApprox CostReason
Garden Furniture £500To go outside conservatory so that patients can sit outside and use the garden
Syringe Drivers - Hospice at Home £850 each (3 required)Administer pain relieving medication for patients at home
Syringe Drivers - In-Patient Unit £850 each (2 required)Administer pain relieving medication for patients in the Hospice (to replace old equipment of 17 years)
Food Processor £900For food preparation for patients and Hospice visitors
Catering Freezer £1,200To use for food storage for patients and Hospice visitors
Online Uninterruptable Power Supply (IT Mgr, Finance & Reception Computers) £1,350Enabling IT & Telecoms services to continue functioning if power supply to Hospice fails
 Hot Food Trolley £1,500Used for serving patients lunches
Electric Patient Beds £2,500 each (4 required)To replace old beds with new models that are more comfortable for patients
Konica Minolta Printer for Millennium House £3,500Printing facilities for offsite Fundraising and retail office
Pressure Relieving Mattresses £3,676 each (4 required)To replace old mattresses with special pressure relieving types
Treatment Room & Storage Room refurbishment £4,000Redecoration of the rooms and new cupboards
External Refurbishment of the building £10,000New covering to shield patients, new welcoming signage, front garden makeover, painting etc.

  

If there is anything on this list you are interested in fundraising for or would like to discuss further please don't hesitate to contact Jane Carley, Fundraising Manager on 01256 848848 or email jane.carley@stmichaelshospice.org.uk