East Lancashire Hospice has appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer Nicola Hanna as its permanent CEO.
Nicola takes on the role at an important time for the Hospice as it continues to provide specialist palliative care and support to patients, their friends and families across Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley. Supporting people with life-limiting illnesses, the Hospice delivers a wide range of services including inpatient care, community support, wellbeing services and bereavement support, helping local people and those closest to them during some of life’s most difficult times.
Graham Parr, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, said:
“We are delighted that Nicola has accepted the role of CEO. Nicola has done a great job as Interim CEO, and the team at the Hospice are now looking forward to her continuing in the permanent role. Her focus will now be to provide stability, continuity and support, ensuring we remain true to our mission whilst continuing to deliver the specialist palliative care and support our community relies on.
“As demand for hospice services continues to grow, Nicola’s leadership will be vital in helping the Hospice navigate future challenges, strengthen partnerships and ensure we remain financially sustainable while meeting the evolving needs of our community.”
Nicola said:
“I am delighted to accept the role of CEO at East Lancashire Hospice. I continue to be amazed by the compassion, dedication and skill shown every day by our staff, volunteers and supporters.
“East Lancashire Hospice has been at the heart of our community for more than 40 years, providing exceptional palliative care and support to thousands of local people and their friends and families. I am incredibly proud to lead an organisation with such a strong reputation, dedicated workforce and loyal community of supporters.”
“Like many charities and healthcare providers, we face challenges including rising costs, increasing demand for services and ensuring sustainable funding for the future. However, I am confident that by working together with our teams, trustees, volunteers, donors, partners and the wider community, we can continue to develop our services and reach even more people who need our support.”
“We are thankful for the trust, support and partnership of our community. Together, we continue to make a meaningful difference to patients, their friends and families across Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley.”
East Lancashire Hospice must raise most of its annual running costs through fundraising, donations and retail income, making the continued support of the local community essential to sustaining its specialist services for future generations.
