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BBC News
3 days ago
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Jersey Hospice 'in a much stronger financial position'
The retiring chief executive of Jersey Hospice says the charity is "in a much stronger financial position" as he leaves the Palfreman is stepping down from the role after four years in charge of the coming to the island he held chief executive roles at Age Concern in the London Borough of Havering and 10 years at Haven House Children's Hospice in North East Palfreman joined Jersey Hospice as it recovered from the pressures of the Covid pandemic which affected its services and fundraising as well as helping to set up the island's first adult end-of-life care strategy. The strategy saw Health and Care agree to cover 43% of Jersey Hospice's operating costs while also retaining its independence from States Palferman said it is "a much better financial support deal" and the "hospice's financial future is secure we're still delivering amazing services".He added: "When I first came to Jersey and told a taxi driver what I was doing, I was struck from that moment on as to how much the island and islanders love and respect hospice."Rachel Street has been hired to new the new chief executive of Jersey Hospice and she joins after leading Heart of Kent Hospice in Maidstone for four years.
BBC News
4 days ago
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New chief executive takes over at Jersey hospice
A new chief executive has taken over at Jersey's only hospice following a Street said she was excited to be joining the team at Jersey Hospice Care after Mike Palfreman stepped down from the role after four Street had previously been chief executive at Heart of Kent Hospice since 2021 and said it was a "great privilege" to be given the job in Mont Cochon-based charity thanked Mr Palfreman in its annual report - which was published earlier this week - saying he led the team through the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic and to "more solid financial stability". Ms Street said: "Jersey Hospice Care has a very special place in the hearts of islanders. "I am looking forward to supporting the team in continuing their great work in making sure everyone living with a life-limiting condition, and their loved ones, are well supported and cared for."In its annual report, the charity said 850 islanders received care during added £1.1m was raised through its charity shop sales and 330 volunteers had contributed 26,337 hours throughout the year.
