St Catherine’s Hospice sets out new five year strategy
Local charity, St Catherine’s Hospice has today unveiled a new five year strategy to protect and strengthen specialist end of life care for local people, despite continuing financial pressures.
The plan has been shaped by the voices of patients, families, staff, volunteers and supporters, and puts compassion firmly at its heart. It commits the hospice to being there for those who need specialist palliative and end of life care when it matters most.
Supporting not only patients with the most complex needs but also those who love and care for them.
Building on its reputation for expert, person centred care, St Catherine’s will continue to deliver highly skilled, specialist support that goes beyond the clinical, recognising the emotional, social, and spiritual needs of each person. Care will be guided by the wishes and experiences of those it serves.
Partnership working will also be central to the local hospice’s strategy. By strengthening relationships with neighbouring hospices and other crucial delivery partners throughout the NHS, especially local hospitals, primary care and community providers, St Catherine’s aim to make sure that more people receive timely, coordinated support wherever they are being cared for.
Recognising that not everyone currently has equal access to care, the hospice is committed to reaching underserved communities, tackling health inequalities, and removing barriers so that more people can benefit from its services.
However, this vision comes at a time of financial challenge so the strategy includes a clear focus on financial sustainability, making sure resources are used wisely and that the funding needed to protect services for the future is secured.
Giles Tomsett, Chief Executive of St Catherine’s said, “Our community deserves to approach the end of life with compassion, dignity and the specialist support only we can provide. We are committed to making that happen but we cannot do it alone. Every voice, every donation and every act of kindness will help us sustain this vital care for years to come.”
The five year strategy is built around five key goals: outstanding care, system integration and collaboration, community engagement, financial sustainability and an exceptional workplace for staff and volunteers, the latter being the building block for all the important work the hospice seeks to do.
For more details visit: https://www.stch.org.uk/about-us/vision-mission-and-values or to make a donation to support St Catherine’s specialist care please visit: www.stch.org.uk/donate
