Hunter New England Health is inviting members of the community to attend the official opening at the hospital at 1pm on Thursday, October 23.

The new facilities will be officially opened by Hunter New England Health chief executive Dr Nigel Lyons.

The new facilities include two extra large patient rooms, each with an ensuite, and a new occupational therapy kitchen.

The kitchen will be used by allied health professionals such as occupational therapists to help prepare patients to return home.

Patients who will use this service include people recovering from stroke, patients recovering from joint replacements and patients with mobility issues.

The new facilities have been built from $400,000 in funds from the Commonwealth Government Pathways Home program.

This program is all about making the transition from hospital to home that much easier for patients.

As part of the redevelopment, a new reception area has also been constructed, offering an enlarged and open spaced area for visitors and patients coming to the hospital.

Find the Wingham Community Hospital in Bungay Road.