Somerset’s representative of Her Majesty the Queen, Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Anne Maw, has visited the home of Weston Hospicecare to learn more about the charity.
The Lord-Lieutenant of the county, Mrs Anne Maw, visited on Wednesday 17 August for a specially-organised tour.
Mrs Maw, a former nurse, engaged with front line staff, patients, family members, support staff, senior management and trustees.
What did the Lord-Lieutenant have to say…
She says “As you cross the threshold into the building, you feel cheered by the friendly demeanour.
“It is so uplifting and inspiring to witness people from our own community cherishing and caring for each other in the way that Weston Hospicecare do.
“It was a privilege to attend such a comprehensive visit and I wish to pass on my gratitude to all the staff who looked after me while I was there.”
Mrs Maw was introduced to Weston Hospicecare in the charity’s Wellbeing Centre before a tour of the premises.
The Lord-Lieutenant visited the Inpatient Unit, the Day Hospice and gardens while learning about all of the charity’s services. Read more on what the hospice does by clicking here.
What did the hospice say…
Director of Fundraising and Communications, Mark Flower, led the tour and says “We are thrilled that Mrs Maw visited us.
“On behalf of everyone at the hospice, thank you Mrs Maw for taking the time to see the hospice first-hand.”
The hospice provides free care to people in Weston, North Somerset and Sedgemoor areas with a life-limiting condition.
The charity run an Inpatient Unit, a Day Hospice, a Wellbeing Centre, a Family Support Team, a whole range of therapies and a Community Nurse Team.
Mrs Maw learnt about holistic care which is central to Weston Hospicecare’s service delivery.
Hospice Chief Executive, Paul Winspear says “After briefly stopping at the hospice during her epic 70-mile Jubilee Jaunt in July of this year, we were delighted to welcome back Mrs Maw for an extended tour of the hospice in August, and her visit has been a real boost for our patients and staff”.
Each year, it costs £4.5million to run the hospice with just 20% coming from the government.
This means the charity relies on its incredible supporters to raise the remaining 80%. To learn more about the hospice, please explore westonhospicecare.org.uk.