The Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals Charity has launched a fundraising appeal to transform a currently unused courtyard into a peaceful haven for patients nearing the end of their lives.

Maxine Last, clinical project lead for end-of-life care at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, said: "The time garden at Ipswich is being created to provide a homely, comforting space away from the busy hospital environment, so people facing the end of their life can spend time with those they love – somewhere time truly matters."