Tel: 01723 351421 Email: general@saintcatherines.org.uk
If you or someone you know has been told they have an illness and might not get better, then you may have heard of palliative care. This is the care that is given to patients with an illness for which there is no known cure. For some patients, this may mean that specialist care is required. Around half of our patients are learning to live with cancer. The remainder will have a diagnosis from a wide range of other illnesses such as heart disease, respiratory conditions, end stage kidney and liver disease and neurological illnesses.
Our team consists of highly-experienced professionals ready to provide specialist palliative care to patients who have highly complex needs. We provide specialist nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, bereavement counsellors, social workers, complementary therapists and spiritual care support. All areas of Saint Catherine’s work are supported by a highly dedicated team of volunteers.
We know that learning to live with an incurable, progressive illness goes beyond the treatment of the physical and practical. We know that people are likely to feel many different emotions throughout an illness: from fear and anger to anxiety and guilt. The feelings can be overwhelming at times for both patients and their families and friends.
Our holistic approach aims at all times to provide individualised patient care, tailoring the delivery of that care to meet the needs of the patient and those close to them and in accordance with the elements of NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) guideline 138, providing support and guidance for emotional and spiritual wellbeing alongside the clinical care.
Patients don’t need to come and stay at the hospice in order to access our services. We have teams that can visit a patient at home. Sometimes, patients may spend time at our Wellbeing Centre or at an outpatient clinic. At times patients may need the round-the-clock care and support provided by our In-Patient Unit.
Our staff and volunteers provide a respectful space where patients can chat and laugh, make friends, and ask questions. We understand sadness and listen to fears.
All of our hospice services are free of charge to patients and families.
Where it all began
The concept of Saint Catherine’s was developed during a meeting between Mr. David Fletcher, a surgeon at Scarborough hospital; Brian Fitzpatrick, a Methodist minister and Dr. Tony Chico, a GP. In 1981 the three formed a Board of Trustees to work with them to turn that dream into reality.
In 1983 the hospice building at 137 Scalby Road was purchased in readiness for conversion. It was opened in April 1985 by Princess Margaret.
By the late 1990’s the time came to extend and improve the quality of all Saint Catherine’s work. The services had out-grown the existing site so relocation to a purpose-built new development was planned.
Following the new build appeal the £2m target was successfully raised by the end of 2003 and the relocation to a purpose-built facility took place in May 2004.
Today, Saint Catherine’s cares for individuals with a terminal illness and their families, not only onsite in Scarborough but also in people’s homes within an area of North Yorkshire covering more than 1,600 square miles.
Trustees and Executive Team
Our Trustees are here to govern Saint Catherine’s. They are responsible for the strategic direction and ensuring we fulfil our objectives and adhere to our philosophy, intentions and values, which can be seen on the graphics at the bottom of this page.
Trustees also sit on Committees. A Committee helps to govern and steer different areas of Saint Catherine’s. We have the following Committees, the members of which meet quarterly:
Finance and Income
Governance and Compliance
People and Resources
The members of our Main Board of Trustees are:
Margaret Middlebrook
Chair of Trustees
John Stevenson
Deputy Chair of Trustees
Dougy Moederle-Lumb
Sue Standard-Sheader
Sam Mudd
Sharon Clipperton
Sir Robert Goodwill
Our Executive Team oversee the day-to-day running of all departments of Saint Catherine’s, ensuring that patients and their loved ones are receiving the care they expect when with Saint Catherine’s.
The Executive Team includes:
Ray Baird
Chief Executive
Jo Sayles
Clinical Services Director
Rachael Bellerby
Finance Director
Mission, Vision & Values
