We're changing our name - to one that honours our inspirational founder

TODAY, we at St Ann's Hospice are announcing our intentions to change our name.

- BY ST ANN'S HOSPICE

On Wednesday, October 1, St Ann's Hospice will become Moya Cole Hospice.

The change honours our inspirational founder and the work of hospice pioneers.

It is not a decision we have taken lightly, and we do so knowing that for some this will be difficult news.

For us to continue to serve and care for those impacted by life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones long into the future, we must ensure that we are reflective of the wonderful and diverse community that surrounds us and that we remain culturally relevant in our modern world.

Chaplaincy support coordinator at St Ann's Hospice, Peter O'Brien, said: "We may have changed our name to Moya Cole Hospice but with our modern new building, we aim to continue to provide what historically we have done since we first opened, that is first-class holistic care and compassion, in a healthcare setting where we support the whole person as they attempt to come to terms with a life-limiting and life-threatening illness.