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BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
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
- Business
- BBC News
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.
BBC News
26-03-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Man to sell his 4,000 books in aid of Heart of Kent Hospice
A man has opened a shop to sell his collection of 4,000 books to raise money for the hospice where he is receiving McCann, from the Kent village of Sutton Valence, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July 2023 and given just weeks to live."Yet here I am, 18 months later, still going strong," he opened Capelli's Books in his village on Tuesday to raise money for the Heart of Kent Hospice. Mr McCann took on a short-term role in the Aylesford hospice's finance department after retiring as an accountant but is now a patient receiving care at the said he would like to see the shop become a community space where people can come to browse, shop and read. He will be opening the shop regularly, around his chemotherapy treatments and dog walking, for as long as he stays well and able to do so. 'I feel surprisingly good' "Having worked at the hospice, I thought I understood it, but becoming a patient showed me just how special it truly is," he said."It's not just a place where people go to die, it's full of life, warmth, and support. "Despite chemo, a collapsed lung, and ongoing treatment, I feel surprisingly good. "Exercise has been key - I even ran the Hospice Maidstone Road Run 5k during chemo, though my doctor wasn't thrilled." Rachel Street, chief executive of Heart of Kent Hospice, opened the shop alongside the Mayor of Maidstone, councillor John Street said: "We are so delighted that Rob has decided to open Capelli's Books to sell the books he has accumulated over his lifetime."Come along and see his eclectic variety of books on display, and maybe even enjoy a catch up over a cup of tea or coffee."
