A 12-month project to transform the rooms on the Inpatient Unit at specialist palliative and bereavement support provider, Compton Care, is complete – creating a modern, therapeutic and peaceful environment for patients and their families. The Inpatient Unit is located at the charity’s site in Compton, Wolverhampton, and provides 24-hour expert care, treatment and support to local people living with a life limiting condition. Last year, 341 patients received specialist care on the Unit.
The renovated rooms now include features such as practical panelling and calming décor to create a visually less clinical environment, as well as modern, interactive technology allowing patients to stay connected to family and friends at any time of the day or night. They also offer a more homely environment for patients and loved ones with colourful bedding, soft furnishings and plenty of space to allow patients to bring in personal possessions. Florence, whose husband Jim was cared for by Compton, said of the renovated rooms: “The new rooms are so light and airy, everything about them is beautiful.
The seemingly smaller things, like thoughtfully positioned clocks and having access to technology so that patients and their loved ones can continue to enjoy the things they love, will also have a big impact. “As a family, we are so grateful for the care Jim received from Compton. These changes have made the Inpatient Unit a home away from home for everybody, which will make such a diffe.