Kier has been appointed to build a new £15.5 million hospice in Chichester.

Work on the new St. Wilfrid's Hospice in Bosham is scheduled for completion in late 2018.

Features include 18 ensuite rooms, over 100 sq ft larger than the current rooms, with piped oxygen available in each. In addition, family facilities will include a coffee shop, five lounge areas, two quiet rooms and a dedicated shower room for visitors. A larger day hospice will also be installed, including a dedicated art therapy room and access to more private meeting and treatment rooms.


Trevor White, operations director for Kier Construction, Southern, said: "We're delighted to be working with St.Wilfrid's Hospice to provide the local community with high quality care facilities. Kier has extensive experience in the delivery of acute, mental health and primary care facilities, and our extensive regional network enables us to provide nationwide, local coverage.

"We will work closely with the hospice to ensure the new design meets the needs of staff, patients, families and the local community."

Chief Executive for St.Wilfrid's Hospice, Alison Moorey, added: "The new hospice will give the local community high quality services and skills to deliver the very best end of life care for patients and their loved ones for the next 30 years and beyond. We look forward to working with Kier with their experience in delivering projects in the health sector."

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