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The Butterfly Hospice Trust, initiated at an open meeting in 2000, was well attended with speakers from the medical profession & members of the public with experience of the lack of local in-patient beds.   Its charitable status was established in February 2001 & as a Co. Limited by Guarantee in January 2006: run from offices in 126 London Rd it has a retail outlet  in 17 Emery Lane, Boston and at 14/15 Station Street, Spalding. 

After over three years of searching for suitable land, a four acre site was identified and bought: located at the rear of Pilgrim Hospital with access from Rowan Way, it has full planning permission.  Building of the first 6 bed phase of hospice commenced in September 2009.  We have the support of local communities, the medical profession and businesses, all committed to providing this facility locally: continue to support us we need each & every one of you. 

What facilities already exist  in south east Lincs?

Currently St Barnabas, Macmillan & Marie Curie cancer care supply an excellent out-patient service coupled with care in the home, but the closest in-patient hospice is in Lincoln or Peterborough with a few “end of life” beds in Skegness & Spalding hospitals. 

Dr Martyn Walling, a well known local GP and former trustee says   Dr Martyn Walling (July 09)

 Having worked with local people most of my working life I appreciate the desperate need for our own 24 hour/7 day hospice in this part of the county. There is an in-patient hospice in Lincoln,  Peterborough &  Grimsby: but even when a bed is available, travelling to any of these is just not an option for some local people.  At the Butterfly Hospice we intend to replicate the wonderful work done by other hospices, but we need those facilities close by & accessible to all people across the south east Lincolnshire region.” 

The Trust is eager to work with all agencies to ensure that the South East Lincolnshire communities get the best possible choice & quality of care. NHS Lincolnshire has confirmed the need for up to 6 in-patient beds in the Boston & District area although the decision where these should be located as yet to be decided.

Location of the Butterfly Hospice at rear of Pilgrim Hospital

Hospice Care is one of the UK’s outstanding success stories & is now a worldwide movement. Hospices care for the whole person aiming to meet the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of those of all ages with any life limiting illness. An important aspect of hospice care is that of supporting loved ones – friends and family.

Nearly 50% of those admitted to a hospice for pain relief/symptom control return home once their condition is stabilised. The average stay in a hospice is between 6 – 10 days & then the patient can return home to spend further invaluable time with their family.  

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For further information contact:- 

The Butterfly Hospice Trust, 126 London Road, Boston Lincs. PE21 7HB. Telephone: 01205 311222.   

Charity. No: 1113697/Co. No. 05325476