Morley Glass donates specialist glazing for Yorkshire hospice’s Big Build programme

Uni Blinds® manufacturer Morley Glass has donated all the external glazing for a major charity funded development that is significantly expanding the care facilities at one of West Yorkshire’s longest established hospices.

As part of the Overgate Hospice Big Build programme, Morley Glass has supplied the full external glass package for the new Inpatient Unit, including high quality glazing with integral blinds in key areas throughout the building. One of the most important elements of the donation is the glass for the full width sliding doors in each of the 16 new patient bedrooms, complete with motorised integral blinds that can be operated by patients using a remote control from their bed.

This specialist glazing will play a vital role in creating bright, calm and private spaces, allowing patients to control light and privacy independently while maintaining comfort and dignity. The integral blinds also support infection control, low maintenance requirements and long term durability, which are essential considerations in a clinical hospice environment.

Increasing the number of patients the hospice can care for in its Inpatient Unit and Day Hospice services is essential to meeting the current and future needs of the Calderdale community. Alongside increasing capacity, the Big Build is focused on creating a more dignified and supportive environment for patients and their families. Each new bedroom has been carefully designed to be spacious, light filled and fully accessible, with an ensuite bathroom suitable for people with complex mobility needs.

Overgate Hospice has been at the heart of the Calderdale community since 1981 and relies on charitable donations to fund its specialist care for people living with life limiting illnesses. While the hospice has continued to deliver outstanding care for more than 40 years, its existing facilities have become increasingly outdated and no longer meet modern patient needs.

The Big Build project, which was initiated several years ago, is now rapidly transforming the hospice. The charity has reached 95 percent of its £12.75 million fundraising target, with generous support from individuals, trusts and businesses including Morley Glass.

Laura Golding, Director of Income Generation at Overgate Hospice, said:

“Morley Glass has made an incredibly meaningful contribution to our Big Build by donating all of the external glazing for our new Inpatient Unit. The sliding doors with remote controlled integral blinds in our patient bedrooms are particularly important, as they allow patients to control their own environment from their bed, supporting independence, dignity and comfort at a time when those things matter most.

“This donation will have a lasting impact on the experience of patients and families who come through our doors in the years ahead, and we are truly grateful to Morley Glass for recognising the importance of creating high quality, thoughtful spaces within hospice care.”

Ian Short, Managing Director of Morley Glass, added:

“We have seen first hand the difference Overgate Hospice makes to patients and families across Calderdale. When we learned about the Big Build appeal, we knew immediately that this was a project we wanted to support.

“By donating the glazing and integral blinds, we are pleased to play a small part in helping the hospice create modern, high quality care facilities that will serve the community for many years to come.”

Morley Glass supports a wide range of good causes that deliver social and environmental benefits across Yorkshire. Its GreenVision recycling initiative, launched in 2021, has diverted more than 2,600 tonnes of waste glass from landfill, generating tens of thousands of pounds in grants and charitable donations.

Alongside financial support, Morley Glass also donates manufactured products where possible. Its contribution to the Overgate Hospice Big Build will help the charity achieve its vision for a calm, energy efficient and low maintenance environment that enhances patient care.