A warm welcome from Imelda Glackin

Welcome to the new-look Martlets Mail, packed full of news, features and ways to get involved. Earlier this year, Martlets conducted research into brand recognition which revealed that we dominate the local charity landscape, achieving the highest level of awareness and familiarity. We were delighted to hear that 87% of respondents believe Martlets provides an essential service.

While this is great news, less than half of those surveyed knew about the broad range of specialist services we offer, such as symptom management and pain control, bereavement support, rehabilitation, welfare support and group classes and social events.

In this edition, we highlight some of these key services and explore the positive difference they make to the lives of patients and their families.

Please join us in spreading the word – together, we can change perceptions of hospice care and help those in need access all that Martlets has to offer.

I hope you enjoy the latest edition of our magazine and, on behalf of everyone at Martlets, I’d like to thank you for your ongoing support. I would also really like to know what you think of the new layout – you can get in touch via communications@martlets.org.uk. Best wishes

Imelda Glackin Chief Executive Officer