Compton Hospice is a charity based in Wolverhampton that provides care and support to patients who have been diagnosed with an incurable illness, and their families.
Opened in 1982 by the Duchess of Kent the hospice has since grown and now provides free care to approximately 600 patients at any one time across Wolverhampton, Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall, East Shropshire and South Staffordshire.
The hospice can assist patients psychologically, socially and spiritually, as well as support their friends and family. Care can be delivered in our dedicated hospice building, or in a person’s own home.
For our patients we offer excellent medical care as well as the chance to chat to someone who understands exactly what they are going through. We offer friendship and support, as well as the opportunity for patients to discuss any concerns they may have about their condition.
Care for close family and friends is also available to help them come to terms with the changes brought about by their loved ones illness. We have a dedicated children’s service which aims to help younger people between 4 and 17 years old who have lost a loved one, using therapeutic work. Our bereavement counsellors can also equip parents, grandparents, teachers etc with the tools to help that child deal with their loss.
The cost of providing this care amounts to £15,890 per day – that’s almost £6 million every year. With government funding only covering one third of this cost, the hospice relies heavily on fundraising initiatives to keep its services running. In 2015 we launched the Compton Champions Programme to encourage young adults to fundraise for us. In return, we offer them the chance to develop employability skills, make new friends, find new hobbies, boost self esteem and gain extra curricular awards for their UCAS application.
Opened in 1982 by the Duchess of Kent the hospice has since grown and now provides free care to approximately 600 patients at any one time across Wolverhampton, Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall, East Shropshire and South Staffordshire.
The hospice can assist patients psychologically, socially and spiritually, as well as support their friends and family. Care can be delivered in our dedicated hospice building, or in a person’s own home.
For our patients we offer excellent medical care as well as the chance to chat to someone who understands exactly what they are going through. We offer friendship and support, as well as the opportunity for patients to discuss any concerns they may have about their condition.
Care for close family and friends is also available to help them come to terms with the changes brought about by their loved ones illness. We have a dedicated children’s service which aims to help younger people between 4 and 17 years old who have lost a loved one, using therapeutic work. Our bereavement counsellors can also equip parents, grandparents, teachers etc with the tools to help that child deal with their loss.
The cost of providing this care amounts to £15,890 per day – that’s almost £6 million every year. With government funding only covering one third of this cost, the hospice relies heavily on fundraising initiatives to keep its services running. In 2015 we launched the Compton Champions Programme to encourage young adults to fundraise for us. In return, we offer them the chance to develop employability skills, make new friends, find new hobbies, boost self esteem and gain extra curricular awards for their UCAS application.
Location
Compton Hospice Ltd,
4 Compton Road West,
Wolverhampton,
WV3 9DH
4 Compton Road West,
Wolverhampton,
WV3 9DH
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