Jean Colvin Hospital

About Jean Colvin Hospital

: Provides hospital care and accommodation services for country cancer patients irrespective of their financial situation while they are undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy at Sydney treatment centres. It accommodates 35 patients, nursed by specialist registered nursing staff on duty 24 hours per day to provide a professional care. Subject to availability of beds, respite care is available for up to 2 weeks. The Jean Colvin Hospital provides transport for patients to treatment centres for chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The hospital runs a rehabilitation programme with diversional therapy, entertainment and counselling. The Hospital owns and runs Ecclesbourne, a heritage listed modernised building accommodating 26 guests who are friends or relatives of patients at the Jean Colvin Hospital. Ecclesbourne offers Bed and Breakfast and full kitchen facilities where guests can prepare meals. Moderate fees are charged on a Bed and Breakfast basis.