FINAL - JDDK Millmount News Summer Edition 2025 DIGITAL - Flipbook - Page 17
Marie Curie Hospice, Edinburgh
Lessons from the sector
One of the things we love about working with hospices is the strength of
community across the sector. At events like Hospice UK, we see that in action
– organisations sharing ideas, case studies, and lessons learned. That spirit
of collaboration is essential, particularly when resources are tight.
There’s no one-size-昀椀ts-all solution in hospice design. Every organisation has
its own challenges and character. But by sharing what’s worked, whether it’s
a reimagined visitor room or an improved staff break area, we all contribute
to better, more compassionate spaces for everyone.
Looking ahead
Hospices across the UK continue to face huge pressures, not just in
maintaining their buildings, but in funding staff and essential services.
But what we do have now is an opportunity to make a visible, immediate
difference in the places that mean so much to so many.
By taking a thoughtful, strategic approach, by prioritising design that
enhances experience, working with trusted partners, and focusing on small
interventions that deliver big value, we can make sure this round of funding
isn’t just a short-term 昀椀x, but part of a long-term legacy of care.
At JDDK, we’re proud to play a part in that journey. Whether it’s transforming
a single room or rethinking an entire site, we believe design can and should
re昀氀ect the compassion at the heart of hospice care. And with the right
mindset, even the smallest investment can create spaces that support
dignity and comfort when it matters most.
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