The Scarborough Ward, a palliative care ward at Skegness Hospital, was closed in November 2005 and will reopen on Monday 27 March following a revamp.

Improvements include access to a new conservatory as well as general repairs to the building and new windows in the Accident and Emergency Department.

This weekend, public tours will be given of the improved 15-bed ward.

The ward was originally closed when East Lincolnshire Primary Care Trust made large cuts to try and recover some of its �7m budget shortfall.

Senior sister, Jackie Shaw, said: "The ward was closed to make financial savings and those savings were met."

She added: "While the ward was closed, we took the opportunity to refurbish the ward so patients will come back to a fully refurbished ward and a far more experienced team."