MP Darren Jones Officially Opens Newly Refurbished Offices At St Peter’s Hospice

St Peter’s Hospice has officially unveiled its newly refurbished first-floor offices at its Brentry site in Bristol, with local MP Darren Jones attending to formally open the improved space.

The refurbishment has been made possible through government capital funding awarded as part of a national programme supporting hospice infrastructure improvements across England.

St Peter’s Hospice received £750,000 last summer and used part of the grant to modernise workspaces for its clinical teams, improve confidentiality and create a more effective and comfortable environment for staff and patients.

Opening the refurbished offices, Bristol North West MP Darren Jones said: “It has been wonderful to tour the hospice today and see how this government funding has been put to good use to create the workspaces needed for the team to deliver the best patient care. Because when we announce pots of funding, these aren’t just numbers on a press release – this is real money that will make a real difference to people’s lives.”

Susan Hamilton, CEO of St Peter’s Hospice, said: “We’re delighted to officially open these newly refurbished spaces and grateful for the government funding that has made this possible. The improvements will make a real difference to the way our teams work together and support patients and families through some of the most difficult moments in their lives.

“The office space hadn’t been significantly upgraded in more than 20 years, despite the Hospice and our services growing considerably during that time. These improvements give our staff the facilities they need to work effectively, collaborate better and hold sensitive conversations in appropriate private spaces.

“While capital funding like this is hugely valuable, our biggest need continues to be sustainable funding for our day-to-day care services. We still rely heavily on donations to ensure we can continue delivering compassionate end-of-life care across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset.”

The project forms part of a wider £75 million government funding package announced in July 2025 to modernise hospice facilities across England. Earlier this year, St Peter’s Hospice also learned it would receive a further capital funding grant to support a second phase of improvements, including the addition of awnings to Inpatient rooms, allowing patients to enjoy the outdoor space on sunny days.

Susan continued: “The pressures facing hospices continue to grow. Demand is rising year on year, as are the costs of delivering high-quality, compassionate end-of-life care. Capital funding is an important step, but it must sit alongside a long-term, sustainable approach to hospice funding.”