Cuddle Bed Appeal
Help create precious moments of togetherness for families facing their final goodbye.
‘For families facing the hardest goodbye, every moment matters. Every hug, every embrace, every second together is priceless. Cuddle beds make that possible.’
Lynda, wife of patient, Rowland
We’re calling on you to help families like Rowland’s. We need to raise enough to buy three more cuddle beds for our patients staying on the In-Patient Unit of our Hospice. Cuddle beds are crucial in giving families closeness when it’s needed most. Yet, on our In-Patient-Unit, the cuddle bed is currently only available to 1 in 10 families.
No one should have to say goodbye from a distance. Help ensure we never have to choose which families can use our cuddle beds.
Read more about the importance of cuddle beds from John and Lynda using the links below and donate today.
Rowland's story, told by his wife, Lynda.
Find out why cuddle beds are crucial for our patients and their families.
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Jackie's story, told by her husband, John.
Read all about what a cuddle bed meant to Jackie and her family.
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Organise your own fundraising event or activity to support our Cuddle Bed Appeal!
Medical Benefits of Cuddle Beds
Every cuddle counts
The benefits of a Cuddle Bed from our Developmental Nurse Consultant in Palliative Care, Karen.
Each cuddle bed costs £16,000 (including mattress). By funding three cuddles beds for the Hospice, we can provide:
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Dignity in death and closeness to loved ones by expanding the cuddle bed to a double bed.
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Comfort with adjustable positioning via simple and intuitive controls and a pressure-relieving mattresses, reducing the risk of bed sores.
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Staff and patient safety with built-in fall prevention features, including pressure alarms and the ability to lower to the floor.
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Accurate weight measurements without the need to move the patient using the integrated weighing system, facilitating accurate medication dosages.
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Constructed with durable and hygienic materials, the bed is easy to clean and ensures longevity.
Latest updates on the appeal
Update: Tuesday 29 April 2025
So far, you’ve helped us raise an incredible £23,608 – this includes an amazing gift of £5,000 from Unum who match-funded the first £5,000 raised!
Each Cuddle Bed and mattress costs £16,000 – which means you’ve helped raise enough for one bed, and we’re on the way to raising enough for the second! Thank you SO much for your support!
If you’d like to help, you can donate to the Cuddle Bed Appeal here.