North London Hospice appeals for £1.7m to finish Finchley rebuild
The charity needs to raise the final sum for its inpatient unit, which is expected to reopen in autumn 2027.
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North London Hospice has launched its largest ever fundraising appeal, seeking £1.7 million to finalise the rebuilding of its inpatient unit. The charity, which provides free end-of-life and palliative care for adults in Barnet, Enfield, and Haringey, requires the funds to meet the total £10 million cost of the project.
The inpatient unit, located on Woodside Avenue in Finchley, closed in June for the extensive redevelopment. A ward at Edgware Community Hospital is currently being used as a temporary alternative facility for patients during the construction period.
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Funding the Redevelopment
While £8.3 million of the £10 million project cost has been secured through major donors, trusts, private sponsors, and some government funding, the hospice must now raise the remaining £1.7 million through its public appeal. This appeal is described by the hospice as the most ambitious in its 40-year history.
Declan Carroll, chief executive of North London Hospice, stated that the appeal aims to ensure the hospice can continue providing care for future generations. He emphasised the importance of community support in enabling the hospice to help individuals facing life-limiting conditions to live with comfort, compassion, and dignity.
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Design for Future Needs
The decision to redevelop the inpatient unit was made after the previous building was deemed no longer fit for purpose. The new design includes larger rooms to facilitate easier movement of equipment for staff and improved comfort for patients. It also offers enhanced space for visitors, with facilities for overnight stays and improved accessibility for wheelchairs.
The plans also incorporate a private entrance for new arrivals, separate from the main reception and café areas, to ensure privacy and dignity. Most rooms will have direct access to gardens or a courtyard, allowing patients to benefit from fresh air and sunshine. Air conditioning is also being installed to manage summer temperatures.
Timeline for Reopening
The hospice anticipates that the newly rebuilt inpatient unit will be ready to open its doors in autumn 2027. Further information about the appeal and the rebuilding project is available on the North London Hospice website.
Questions this report answers
+How much money does North London Hospice need to raise?
North London Hospice needs to raise £1.7 million to complete the £10 million rebuilding project for its inpatient unit. This appeal is part of their effort to cover the total construction costs.
+Where are patients being cared for while the Finchley unit is rebuilt?
While the inpatient unit in Finchley is temporarily closed for rebuilding, patients are being cared for in an alternative ward at Edgware Community Hospital. This arrangement is in place for the duration of the construction.
+When is the rebuilt inpatient unit expected to open?
The rebuilt inpatient unit at North London Hospice in Finchley is hoped to open in autumn 2027. This date marks the expected completion of the £10 million redevelopment project.
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