Bed Appeal

We need your help to raise £95,648 to buy essential new beds

They truly are so much more than just a bed.

After 10 years of constant use, our specialist beds and mattresses, despite regular servicing, are no longer as safe and comfortable as we want them to be. We desperately need to replace them to continue offering the first class compassionate care that every person deserves.

These beds are the most vital piece of equipment in end-of-life care. They bring comfort, dignity, and safety to those at their most vulnerable. The specialist mattresses help prevent bedsores by reducing pressure points. The adjustable bed helps patients find the most comfortable and supportive position and helps nurses reposition patients to relieve pain and manage breathlessness.

But the beds also do so much more than that.

These beds make it possible for patients to feel more at home and more connected with their loved ones. A fully adjustable bed means patients can chat face-to-face with their loved ones. Lowering the side rails makes it easier to hold hands with someone dear. The beds are also easy to move and steer so patients in bed can still enjoy being in the garden or be included in activities in the Family Room.

Please give what you can – every donation will make a meaningful difference and we simply can’t do this without you.

Elaine’s Story

“Elaine felt safe and comfortable in the bed, and it allowed us to be close to her.”

Elaine’s story shows just how vital specialist beds are to the care we provide. They’re not just pieces of equipment — they offer dignity, comfort, and precious moments of connection in a person’s final weeks.

When Elaine came to stay in our Inpatient Unit during her final weeks, she and her family were immediately comforted by the calm, homely environment we work so hard to create.

Follow the link to read Elaine’s Story and find out why a specialist bed made all the difference to her and her family in her last weeks.

“Elaine loved us to eat with her, so on Friday evenings we’d have a ‘buffet’ dinner, gathered around her bed. The bed could be easily elevated and tilted, so she could sit up and be right there with us in the moment.” — Tina, Elaine’s sister

Help us replace our beds so we can keep patients comfortable and bring togetherness to families when it matters most.

Each specialist bed costs £5,978.

“These specialist beds are more than just equipment — they’re what allow us to give our patients the comfort, dignity, and compassionate care they truly deserve” — Carly & Caroline, East Cheshire Hospice Nurses

We need to replace all 15 beds in our Inpatient Unit and the bed in our Sunflower Living Well Centre

Why these beds matter:

They bring loved ones closer – Adjustable side rails can be lowered or removed, so patients can feel more connected with their loved ones with a hug, cuddle, or simply holding hands.
They preserve independence – Easy-to-use controls allow patients to adjust their own position, even if they are very weak. This helps them feel more in control and so more dignified.
They ease pain and are gentle on the body – These specialist mattresses reduce pressure points, reduce discomfort, and reduce the risk of painful sores.
They are safe and adaptable – Secure side rails help reduce the chance of falling out of bed, while adjustable height makes it easier for patients who are mobile to get in and out of bed safely.
They enhance care – Nurses can adjust the beds to give the optimum body position for managing breathlessness or to relieve pain.
They are designed to move – Beds can be wheeled into a lounge, near to a window, or even a garden – offering a sense of normality and so patients can be where they want to be.

How you can help

Will you help us give the best possible care to people in their final days — and make every moment count?

Your donation could help bring:

More time spent hand-in-hand with loved ones
More laughter around a bedside meal
More dignity through every stage of care
More memories made in a sunlit garden
More peaceful nights sleeping in a comfortable position
More joyful visits from grandchildren, full of giggles and games
More reassurance for families, knowing their loved one is safe, supported, and truly cared for

Donate today

Your support and generosity can make all the difference.

Every penny raised through this appeal will help us provide 16 much-needed new beds for the Hospice. If your incredible generosity means we raise more than we need for this, every extra gift will go straight to helping more people receive the care and compassion they deserve, when they need it most.

Get involved

There are lots of ways to get involved as well as making a donation!

PJ days
Miles for Mattresses (more info coming soon!)
Hold a bedtime themed quiz, bingo or raffle
Guess the teddy’s name sweepstake
Bedtime themed bake sale or bake off
Host a breakfast or brunch at your workplace, with your friends, or with your hobby group

Click here to set up your fundraising page on JustGiving.

Get in touch

If you would like to make a donation, find out more about how you can get involved, or if you have any questions about the Bed Appeal, please contact our fundraising team on 01625 433477 or fundraising@echospice.org.uk

01625 610364

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