St Christopher’s is thrilled to announce that Heather Richardson, Education, Research and End of Life Policy Lead, was the recipient of one of 14 ‘Burdett Hero’ awards at the Burdett Trust for Nursing 20th Anniversary Event last week on behalf of the team that has led Palliative Discovery, a partnership programme between St Christopher’s and Central and North West London NHS Trust.
The ceremony, held at the Chelsea Physic Garden on 29 June, chose to highlight a small number of outstanding projects funded by the Burdett Trust over the last 20 years; selecting the Palliative Discovery programme overseen by Heather as an example of exceptional contribution to the nursing industry.
Heather’s award was the first of the night to be presented, and was handed over by Dame Christine Beasley, one of the Trustees of the Burdett Trust for Nursing.
LONDON- 29th June 2022. Burdett 20th Anniversary Reception and awards at the Chelsea Physic Gardens.
Photo by Ian Jones
Palliative Discovery is designed to provide Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) with the knowledge, skills, resources and support to enhance and flourish in their careers and continue to provide the very best palliative care.
Launched earlier this year, the free programme offers a multi-functional, virtual space for CNSs to partake in roundtables, classes and workshops exploring areas of special interest, all whilst developing their leadership skills, expertise and resilience at their own pace.
Speaking of the unexpected award, Heather Richardson said
“This prize highlights the best of a truly exciting partnership – between St Christopher’s, Central and North West London NHS Trust and the Burdett Trust for Nursing. We have truly got the best from each other to increase sustainability and resilience within a part of the palliative care workforce, which is vital to meeting the needs of people who are dying in hospital or at home.
“Clinical Nurse Specialists need urgent investment and support to do the challenging work they do. This project is just one effort to recognise and respond to what they bring to the end of life economy.”
You can find out more about Palliative Discovery and register for the programme here.
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About St Christopher’s Hospice www.stchristophers.org.uk
- We were founded by Dame Cicely Saunders, who started the global hospice movement with the opening of St Christopher’s in 1967.
- We are a charity, and we provide care and services free of charge. Though we are partially funded by the NHS, the majority of our running costs are very generously met by public donations. Each year, we need to raise at least £15million.
- Our vision is of a world in which all dying people and those close to them have access to care and support, whenever and wherever they need it.
- Our goal is to help people live well until they die, and support those affected by the loss of a friend or relative. We know that each person is unique and we tailor our care to meet social, emotional and spiritual needs, as well as manage physical symptoms.
- We strongly believe that everyone should have access to the best care at the end of their lives and through a blend of expert practice, education and research we work with people across the world to improve and develop hospice care.
- We usually have over 1,300 people under our care at any one time, and last year we provided care and support to over 5,000 patients and 2,000 families and carers across South London, both at home, out in the community and in the hospice.
- We have over 500 dedicated staff and over 1,000 amazing volunteers.
- You can support the hospice by donating, volunteering or shopping at one of our 26 local high street shops.
- You can find our website by searching “stchristophers.org.uk” online, and we are also on social media – search @StChrisHospice on Twitter and Instagram.
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