Monthly Archives: January 2012

After Christmas – Christmas Celebrations

On Friday night I joined over 80 staff for our After Christmas – Christmas Celebrations at Joy Fooks near Brentwood.  We had a wonderful evening, with an excellent chinese buffet and lots of dancing!  A good time was had by … Continue reading

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Redbridge Clinical Commissioning Group

We were very pleased to meet and show around the Clinical Director (Dr Anil Mehta)and Borough Director (Louise Mitchell) from the Redbridge Clinical Commissioning Group. Redbridge are reviewing their end of life strategy and we are working closely with them.

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St Bernards Day Centre

I was also delighted to receive a cheque for £3,000 from the St Bernards Day Centre (sadly on it’s closure).  Mrs Lagden and her colleagues came up to the Hospice to deliver the cheque and to look around.  Thank you … Continue reading

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The Liberty Centre Romford

I attended a cheque presentation at the Liberty Centre where we have had a fantastic 2 year partnership with them as one of their Charities.  I would like to thank them for all their support.

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Mapping the Health Horizon for an Ageing Population

I enjoyed attending an event in Havering on ‘Mapping the Health Horizon for an Ageing Population’ where I gave a presentation on the Hospice with a particular focus on our community services.

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Hospice Strategy Review

The last couple of weeks have been busy reviewing the strategy for the Hospice.  The new strategy will be drafted in February for comment in March before being adopted in April.

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Matchroom Sports

On Thursday I met with Jane & Elizabeth from Fundraising at the Hospice with Barry Hearn from Matchroom Sports. Barry is one of our Major supporters and we are very grateful for all his help and support. We are planning … Continue reading

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Farleigh Hospice

On Wednesday I met with some colleague Hospice CEO’s from Essex and Suffolk. I also had the chance to meet with Farleigh CEO Janet, and look round her beautiful Hospice. Fantastic facilities.

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Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committees

On Tuesday I gave a presentation promoting the Hospice to the Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committees of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest. The presentation was very well received with lots of questions. Thank You for the invite.

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St Claire Hospice

On Monday I met with Tanya Curry the new CEO at St Claire’s Hospice near Harlow . We talked about the challenges and opportunities in Hospice Care. I wish Tanya every success in her new role.

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