Treasured Wrexham hospice praised by MS

A well-respected Wrexham hospice has been described as a “pillar of our community” by the local Member of the Senedd.

Lesley Griffiths MS has praised Nightingale House Hospice during a recent visit where she met with Chief Executive, Lauren Emberton and Chair of the Board of Trustees, Chris Burgoyne.

In addition to providing specialist palliative care for those with life-limiting illnesses, Nightingale House also offers a wide range of services for individuals and families, including an out-patient clinic, occupational therapy, complementary therapies, physiotherapy including a hydrotherapy pool and an ambulance service.

A range of bereavement support services are offered including a specialist service for children and young adults.

In recent years, the hospice has undergone an extensive renovation, with the centrepiece being a state-of-the-art 12-bed in-patient ward.  In total, more than £5m was invested and the work was completed in May 2024.

Following her latest visit, Lesley Griffiths MS has written to the Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary for Health & Social Care, Jeremy Miles MS, to invite him to visit the hospice.

She said: “Nightingale House has provided vital care and support to patients and their families for more than 30 years and it is clearly appreciated by the local community.  It provides not just end-of-life care, but a wraparound service for patients with life-limiting conditions.

“Special praise must go to the dedicated staff who deliver outstanding care and support and I also want to pay tribute to the 450 active volunteers who make such an invaluable contribution.”

Lesley Griffiths MS added: “It was good to catch up with Lauren and Chris.  Nightingale House remains a pillar of our community and I will continue to do all I can to support the hospice.”