First patient welcomed at new Moya Cole Hospice
David Haig became the first ever patient to be cared for at the new Moya Cole Hospice facility in Heald Green
David Haig became the first patient to enter our new hospice facility in Heald Green, yesterday, Tuesday.
It was an emotional day for staff, patients, and their loved ones as we bid farewell to our old site, which has served the community for 55 years.
Speaking about being the first patient to be cared for at our new facility, David said:
It’s special. I only found out it was going to be me yesterday when I was asked. I mean, look at this place, it’s amazing David Haig, First Patient of the new Moya Cole Hospice
“This is how it should be,” he said.
The Moya Cole Hospice team were waiting eagerly by the front doors to welcome David into the new facility. He was accompanied by his wife, Julie.
Chief Executive of Moya Cole Hospice, Rachel McMillan was also present to welcome David to the new facility.
Thank you for being our first patient in our brand-new hospice. I know it’s hard and it’s emotional, but this is ten years in our planning, and I am delighted I’m able to be here to welcome you Rachel McMillan, Chief Executive, Moya Cole Hospice
David was one of 12 patients who moved over to the new hospice on the in-patient move day.
The new hospice is located adjacent to the now retired site in Heald Green, Cheadle.
Two buildings make up the new hospice site, both joined together by a link corridor. The first building which houses the main entrance for the hospice consists of the Being You Centre for outpatient services, rehabilitation facilities, a café, and offices.
The second building is home to the new Inpatient Unit, consisting of 27 patient beds across 23 rooms, providing our patients with much-needed privacy during this period of their lives. There is a family lounge, a dining area, a number of quiet areas, and an interior courtyard for patients and their loved ones to enjoy.
Each patient bedroom has direct access to the hospice gardens, with doors wide enough to allow a bed to be wheeled out if necessary.