HEARTBEAT SPRING 2022
Looking ahead with hope
in-person care at the hospice too. Patients are pictured using the new rooms around The Green at the hear t of the hospice.
It is almost two years since the Covid-19 pandemic turned our lives upside-down.
It feels fantastic to finally use these rooms – and to be able to show you what you helped us achieve, because we can only do this with your suppor t.
In that time, we have faced major challenges and experienced so much change. While challenges continue, at St Richard’s Hospice we always look ahead with hope. For me, one source of hope is the dedication and resilience of our workforce at St Richard’s. Our staff and volunteers have shown such bravery, innovation and professionalism. Their commitment to providing the
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Last year, it cost £8.75m to run the hospice, including patient care and all the necessary support services. A patient benefits from physiotherapy
best care, through the most difficult times, is unwavering. As well as caring for patients in the community and on our In-patient Unit, I am pleased to tell you some face-to-face care for Living Well Service out-patients is back.
Thank you for helping us continue to care, and to look to the future with hope. I hope you enjoy reading Hear tbeat, and wish you a very happy and safe 2022.
This suppor t ‘went virtual’ during the pandemic, to keep everyone as safe as possible.
Complementary Therapy
Our teams continue to suppor t patients and their loved ones over the phone and video call. But, as you can see pictured, out-patients can now access safe,
Debbie Westwood Care Director