Installing advanced technology at the new Sunflower Living Well Centre was a dream job for the IT team at East Cheshire Hospice.
Head of IT Conor Stubbs and technician Paul Jones were delighted to be asked to incorporate a smart system into designs.
Visitors to the £1.3m complex can see the results of their endeavours with the latest equipment making sessions a far better experience for patients and staff.
Everything is at the touch of a button with presentations beamed on to a giant wall.
IT experts Conor Stubbs (left) and Paul Jones in front of the one of projections at the Sunflower Living Well Centre.
A corridor leads to individual rooms meaning the central area is no longer a thoroughfare as before.
Conor said: “Patients and staff will hopefully enjoy the benefits of the smart technology. It’s been an exciting project to work on.
“The existing building was essentially reworked with the old framework of the main area taken out to raise the roof. Cabling was reset for IT requirements.
“Lights are smart controlled which means they can choose different pre-sets for relaxation scenes. Lights will dim, blinds close and the projectors and sound are controlled by iPad.”
The new centre opened to patients last month after healthcare professionals attended open days.
Paul said: “The colours are dementia friendly putting patients at ease. Staff love it and projectors, lights and sound create scenes to help patients relax.
“Every patient has different capacities and needs and this facility benefits them all.”
The aim is to widen access to community groups, including non-Hospice users, with evening and weekend sessions offering more flexibility.
