A HOSPICE is set to refurbish one of its bathrooms after receiving a £2,000 funding boost.

Nightingale House Hospice in Wrexham is using a donation from Mold-based chemical manufacturer Synthite to redecorate the room, install a new toilet and provide a wet room-style shower.

The wet room will particularly benefit patients with complex needs, and those who are less able and in wheelchairs.

Synthite was awarded the £2,000 by its parent company Tennants Consolidated Ltd, to donate to a charity in the area.

Sister Kay Ryan, outpatient services co-ordinator at Nightingale House said: “We are very grateful to Synthite for this wonderful donation.

“There will be far more room to manoeuvre and the new layout will be of great additional benefit in meeting the personal needs of our patients.

“The hospice relies heavily on the support of the community and as such this contribution is very welcome and very much appreciated. Our heartfelt thanks go to everyone involved.”

Nightingale House provides free specialist palliative care services for people affected by life-threatening or life-limiting illness, as well as support for their families.

Sarah Jones, assistant accountant at Synthite said: “As a company we’re proud to be supporting Nightingale House as it provides comfort to patients and their families during very difficult times.

“The new wet room is set to help patients and staff alike, and every penny of our donation will go towards it.”