The Lantern Issue #106 - Winter 2022

In this edition, we introduce you to Farleigh Hospice's new Director of Care, Ellie Miller. She brings a wealth of valuable knowledge and experience to this important role, gained from a thirty-year career in nursing and nearly five years in local hospice care.

Ellie joins us at an exciting time, as we have just launched our ambitious Strategic Plan for 2022-2026. It shows how Farleigh will continue to deliver excellent palliative, end of life and bereavement care across mid Essex, building on our 40 years of experience.

Innovation is an important part of our Plan and you can read about our new Virtual Clinical Nurse Specialists (pages 18-19).

Farleigh is a charity and we cannot achieve these plans without your kind support. Please join me at the start line of our 5K Santa Fun Run in Chelmsford on Sunday 4 December alongside BBC Essex radio's Dave Monk. For a bigger challenge, we have charity places available in April's TCS London Marathon (page 8).

If you are looking for affordable gifts, the perfect party outfit or even a Secret Santa present, please visit your local Farleigh Hospice shop. You can also regift your quality unwanted Christmas presents there and with our Fundraising team.

We understand that Christmas can be a difficult time for anyone who has lost someone special and you are very welcome to join us at one of our Light Up A Life remembrance services. If you need someone to talk to, our Farleigh Helpers telephone support and befriending service is here for you (page 21).

Finally, I would like to thank you for your continued support and wish you all a peaceful and happy Christmas and New Year.

Alison Stevens, Chief Executive