The Central Coast community has been given a first look at Wyong Hospital's new Palliative Care Unit, with an artist's impression for the new facility unveiled today.
Health Minister Ryan Park said the new facility is being delivered as part of the $93 million allocated for capital investment in the NSW Government's World Class End of Life Care program and will feature 12 palliative care bedrooms with ensuites, communal areas, meeting spaces, and flexible outdoor spaces.
"The NSW Government is committed to ensuring people with life-limiting illnesses receive the highest quality end-of-life care at the right time, and in the right place," Mr Park said.
"The new dedicated palliative care unit at Wyong will provide a purpose-built space for palliative care staff to deliver care and support to patients and families during what can be an extremely difficult time for all involved."
Following extensive site investigations across the Wyong Hospital campus, the new palliative care unit will be located in an existing building at the eastern end of the campus.
Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris said the existing space will be extensively remodelled to make way for the new palliative care unit.
"It will provide privacy and space for patients and families, including individual and communal areas, outdoor spaces, and access to parking and other clinical services," Mr Harris said.
"The new unit will be a valuable addition to Central Coast Local Health District's existing palliative care services, including the palliative care unit at Gosford Hospital and in-home services to meet individual and family needs.
"This is an important milestone and I acknowledge the hard work of the community in advocating for this project."
The schematic design for the new facility has been completed and is the result of extensive consultation with palliative care health professionals, carers, and community members, to ensure the best and most appropriate health outcome for the Central Coast community.
Construction timeframes will be confirmed once the detailed design phase is complete, and a builder has been appointed.
The NSW Government's $93 million for capital investment in the World Class End of Life Care program will deliver new or redeveloped palliative care facilities across the state. Other locations to benefit from new palliative care services include Nepean, Orange, Tamworth and Westmead.
For more project information, including the latest design, visit the Health Infrastructure website.
