Menu
17/06/2015
£1.6m Needed To Complete New Hospice
The Northern Ireland Hospice is urgently calling for support to complete its new state-of-the-art dementia-friendly hospice.
Work started on the north Belfast Somerton Road project in March 2014, at the cost of £13m and, to date, a total of £11.4m has been secured, however the hospice needs a further £1.6m to finish the project.
Support so far has come from the public sector, businesses, individuals, various trusts and the local community.
NI Hospice embarked on the construction of this new state-of-the-art dementia-friendly hospice as the old Hospice facility on the same site was no longer fit for purpose. During the construction period, Northern Ireland Hospice services have been temporarily housed at Whiteabbey Hospital, and continue to provide care for people at the end of life.
Heather Weir, Northern Ireland Hospice Chief Executive, said: "We could never have reached this stage of building the new hospice without the financial support from fundraisers.
"I would like pay tribute to all of our donors that have supported so far. Individuals and groups in the community, charitable trusts, corporate sponsors and government support has been instrumental is getting us this far.
"The race is now on to complete the new hospice for the people of Northern Ireland. On behalf of the people that need hospice care today and in the future, I am asking for all sections and sectors of our community to make a special effort and donate to help us get the hospice finished and the doors opened."
(CD/JP)
Work started on the north Belfast Somerton Road project in March 2014, at the cost of £13m and, to date, a total of £11.4m has been secured, however the hospice needs a further £1.6m to finish the project.
Support so far has come from the public sector, businesses, individuals, various trusts and the local community.
NI Hospice embarked on the construction of this new state-of-the-art dementia-friendly hospice as the old Hospice facility on the same site was no longer fit for purpose. During the construction period, Northern Ireland Hospice services have been temporarily housed at Whiteabbey Hospital, and continue to provide care for people at the end of life.
Heather Weir, Northern Ireland Hospice Chief Executive, said: "We could never have reached this stage of building the new hospice without the financial support from fundraisers.
"I would like pay tribute to all of our donors that have supported so far. Individuals and groups in the community, charitable trusts, corporate sponsors and government support has been instrumental is getting us this far.
"The race is now on to complete the new hospice for the people of Northern Ireland. On behalf of the people that need hospice care today and in the future, I am asking for all sections and sectors of our community to make a special effort and donate to help us get the hospice finished and the doors opened."
(CD/JP)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
13 January 2006
PSNI ball raises £26,500 for Hospice Care
The PSNI have today presented a cheque worth £26,500 to Northern Ireland Hospice Care. The money was raised at a Chief Constable's ball event held in October last year in Belfast. Deputy Chief Constable Paul Leighton made the presentation today, he said: "We are delighted to support Northern Ireland Hospice Care in this way.
PSNI ball raises £26,500 for Hospice Care
The PSNI have today presented a cheque worth £26,500 to Northern Ireland Hospice Care. The money was raised at a Chief Constable's ball event held in October last year in Belfast. Deputy Chief Constable Paul Leighton made the presentation today, he said: "We are delighted to support Northern Ireland Hospice Care in this way.
03 September 2019
NI Hospice Calls For Palliative Care Support
The Northern Ireland Hospice has issued a rallying call to local health practices and communities ahead of Palliative Care Week, beginning on Sunday 08 September.
NI Hospice Calls For Palliative Care Support
The Northern Ireland Hospice has issued a rallying call to local health practices and communities ahead of Palliative Care Week, beginning on Sunday 08 September.
11 August 2022
UUP Welcomes Commitment To Energy Bill Support Scheme
The Ulster Unionist Party has welcomed a renewed commitment from the Chancellor of the Exchequer that equivalent support under the energy bills support scheme will be delivered to households in Northern Ireland East Belfast MLA and Communities Spokesperson, Andy Allen, said: "Since the energy bills support scheme was announced by the then Chancello
UUP Welcomes Commitment To Energy Bill Support Scheme
The Ulster Unionist Party has welcomed a renewed commitment from the Chancellor of the Exchequer that equivalent support under the energy bills support scheme will be delivered to households in Northern Ireland East Belfast MLA and Communities Spokesperson, Andy Allen, said: "Since the energy bills support scheme was announced by the then Chancello
18 December 2009
London-Paris Cycle Run Boosts Hospice
A Belfast man, Christopher Coyle has really 'got on his bike' for charity by cycling all the way from London to Paris in support of the Northern Ireland Hospice, writes Carla Liébana.
London-Paris Cycle Run Boosts Hospice
A Belfast man, Christopher Coyle has really 'got on his bike' for charity by cycling all the way from London to Paris in support of the Northern Ireland Hospice, writes Carla Liébana.
18 February 2013
Public Asked To 'Buy A Brick' For Hospice
A Northern Ireland charity which cares for children, young people and adults with a life-limiting illness has launched a campaign to raise £3m for a new hospice building. Local business, community, dignitaries and school representatives have pledged their support to help build a new hospice at Somerton Road, Belfast, for NI Hospice.
Public Asked To 'Buy A Brick' For Hospice
A Northern Ireland charity which cares for children, young people and adults with a life-limiting illness has launched a campaign to raise £3m for a new hospice building. Local business, community, dignitaries and school representatives have pledged their support to help build a new hospice at Somerton Road, Belfast, for NI Hospice.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
