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Issue 31
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| September 2022
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Ayrshire Hospice welcome new Board chair
John’s good seed for the day
By Alan Cameron, Communications and Research Officer
patients, their families and staff to spend time in and enjoy the better weather. John added new bedding plants and tubs to get the garden looking in top shape for patients and families to enjoy throughout the summer months!
Volunteer gardener, John Adams, has been extremely busy recently, tidying up the garden of the In-Patient Unit at East Ayrshire Community Hospital in Cumnock.
Whilst the Hospice is based in its temporary accommodation, John from the gardening team
has given the garden some much needed TLC to enhance the space and make it enjoyable for
By Lorraine Barrie, Communications and Marketing Specialist
The Ayrshire Hospice Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Tom Steele as new Chair taking over from John Corrigan QPM who retires following completion of his Trustee tenure.
Tom, from Ayr, brings his expertise from a career
that Tom has been elected as Chair of the Board. I’m confident that he, together with the rest of the Board, will continue to work to provide a clear vision ensuring governance and to work with myself and my team to set the appropriate strategic direction for the Hospice in the years ahead. “I would also like to thank our outgoing Chair, John Corrigan QPM for the invaluable contribution he has made to the Ayrshire Hospice since becoming a Board member in 2012 and serving as our Chair since 2017. We all wish him well for a very happy and well-deserved retirement with his family”. In addition to Professor Steele’s appointment, 2022 also sees the completion of tenure for Jean Clarke, the longest serving Ayrshire Hospice Trustee to date. Appointed to the Hospice Board in 2008, Jean’s passion for the Hospice and professional expertise
that has spanned over 35 years in managing complex healthcare built environments and is a perfect strategic fit for Chair at a time when the Hospice is set to begin construction on a multi-million pound redevelopment of its traditional home in Racecourse Road, Ayr. Tom said: “I am truly honored by the opportunity to take up the role of Chair of the Ayrshire Hospice Board. When I first became a Board member it was with a drive to keep the Hospice self-sustaining, but also to plan for the future infrastructure needs. “To be part of the team delivering our new hospice with 21st century infrastructure and healthcare facilities is the perfect case of the right place at the right time.” Tracy Flynn, Chief Executive of the Ayrshire Hospice commented: “I am delighted
Professor Tom Steele
is a key source of support for the organisation and in particular, new Trustees. In acknowledgement of her contribution, the Board of Trustees is delighted to announce that Jean is now an Emeritus Trustee. She said: “I am humbled and honoured to be able to continue to support the Ayrshire Hospice in such a practical way.”
Fluffy Friends visit Hospice
The Ayrshire Hospice In-Patient Unit in Cumnock was visited by some little furry friends for patients, families and staff to spend some time with.
It’s not uncommon at Ayrshire Hospice to be visited by four legged friends and regularly have dogs in to see patients and staff. This is always a popular visit amongst patients who enjoy spending time with the animals.
This visit was organised by a patient’s family as part of a garden party for the family to enjoyed together. With some ducks and rabbits in the garden,
it was a lovely memory for the family to have. And as you can see from the pictures the staff enjoy having them visit as well!
Jean Clarke
Leona with a duck
Audrey & Jackie
Rabbits
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