A Cumbrian hospice has announced it will open a new Lake District base.
St Mary’s Hospice, based in Ulverston, is set to move into Kelsick Grammar in Ambleside in the new year so its team can work in the community,
St Mary’s has supported the South Lakes community for over 35 years – with two out of 10 of its patients coming from the area.
The charity said the move into Kelsick Grammar, owned by Impact, was the beginning of a bold, community-focused chapter for both organisations, rooted in a shared vision to bring support closer to the people who need it, in the places they live, work and connect.
Catherine Burn BEM, CEO of St Mary’s Hospice, said: “This partnership allows us to bring hospice care into the communities we have served for over 35 years, reaching people earlier and supporting families more effectively.
“Establishing our South Lakes base at Kelsick also reinforces the building’s long tradition of learning and opportunity for young people, while extending its purpose to include compassionate care, community outreach and professional development for partners across the area.
“Together, we can work with neighbourhoods, challenge the impact of rurality and make high-quality care accessible to everyone.”
David Williams, founder and CEO of Impact said: “We are delighted to host St Mary’s here at our Ambleside headquarters.
“Doing well by doing good has always been our objective and we look forward to further developing our partnership with St Mary’s.”
It will launch in January, with the first community-based programmes scheduled to start in February.
It is hoped monthly community education sessions and bereavement support groups will roll out from April.
