Paul Sartori Hospice at Home is calling on the community to help keep end-of-life care moving across Pembrokeshire, as it launches an urgent appeal to fund a replacement for its essential Equipment Loan Van.
The appeal, which went live on Friday, 10 April 2026, will run until 1 December 2026 and aims to raise £40,000 to replace this vital vehicle and safeguard the future of the service.
Every day, families across the county face the most difficult moments of their lives, living with a terminal illness or saying goodbye to a loved one. Paul Sartori Hospice at Home believes everyone deserves dignity, comfort, and choice at the end of life, and its Equipment Loan Service plays a vital role in making that possible.
At the heart of this service is the charity’s van, delivering essential equipment free of charge directly into people’s homes. From hospital-style beds and wheelchairs to commodes and pressure-relieving mattresses, these items allow patients to remain in familiar surroundings, close to those they love.
The service often responds on the same day, ensuring urgent needs are met quickly. By providing the right equipment at the right time, the team helps prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and supports faster discharges, giving people the opportunity to spend precious time at home.
Beyond delivery, the team also demonstrates how to use the equipment, supports safe transfers where needed, and fills critical gaps that statutory services are unable to meet. For many, this service provides something truly invaluable: dignity, independence, and comfort during end-of-life care.
However, the current Equipment Loan Van is now wearing out, putting this lifeline service at risk. To continue operating safely and efficiently across Pembrokeshire, the charity urgently needs to replace it with a reliable, roadworthy vehicle.
Pat Coombs, Clinical Coordinator and Equipment Facilitator at Paul Sartori Hospice at Home, said, “This van is essential to the care we provide. Every day, we see the difference it makes, helping people return home from hospital, supporting families to care for loved ones, and making sure patients can remain where they feel most comfortable. It is not just about delivering equipment; it is about delivering dignity and choice at the end of life. Without a reliable van, we simply cannot respond as quickly or effectively as people need us to.”
The charity is encouraging individuals, businesses, and community groups to get involved and support the appeal. Donations of all sizes will make a difference, helping to ensure that no one in Pembrokeshire must face the end of life without the care and equipment they need.
To support the campaign and help fund a new Equipment Loan Van, visit www.justgiving.com/campaign/equipmentloanvan.