North West Hospice Charity is delighted to celebrate the opening of the new 12-bed inpatient development at North West Hospice, Sligo, last Monday, 2 November 2026. Having proudly supported this important project, we are thrilled to see the vision become a reality. Work began in March 2024, with a strong focus on creating a welcoming, comfortable and patient-centred environment that reflects the hospice’s core values of compassion, accountability, excellence and respect. The development increases inpatient capacity from 7 to 12 beds, with 8 beds initially opening before gradually moving to full capacity.

The new facility provides a modern and supportive space for patients, their families and the dedicated multidisciplinary team, with a particular emphasis on comfort, dignity, privacy and enabling loved ones to be part of the care journey. The second phase of the project will take place over the coming months, transforming the existing inpatient unit into additional facilities for the clinical team and an outpatient day service. This phase is expected to be completed in Q2 2027.

We are incredibly proud of this wonderful new facility and extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone across the region who has supported North West Hospice over the years. The generosity of our donors, fundraisers, volunteers and local communities is now visible in this wonderful new building and the additional comforts it offers patients and families. This is a milestone for specialist palliative care across Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal and West Cavan, and a testament to what can be achieved when a community comes together. Thank you to everyone who has helped make it happen.