Our old beds won’t go to waste. They will be taken by lorry to Ukraine, where medical equipment is urgently needed due to the ongoing conflict.
Humanitarian groups One Project Ukraine and Macclesfield Ukrainian Aid have taken delivery of the old beds.
Jeannette Rice, from One Project Ukraine, said: “On behalf of the two organisations we’d would like to say a huge thank you to East Cheshire Hospice for its incredibly generous donation of 15 specialist beds. These will be heading to Ukraine in the next couple of weeks, where they will make a real difference to patients in need. Your kindness and support truly mean the world.”
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 spending time 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 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.
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.
“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
They ease pain and are gentle on the body – These specialist mattresses reduce pressure points, reduce discomfort, and reduce the risk of painful sores.
Will you help us give the best possible care to people in their final days — and make every moment count?
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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.
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
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