We have officially become Moya Cole Hospice and step into a new era for our hospice.
This change honours our inspirational founder and the work of hospice pioneers. We officially announced in July our intentions to change from St Ann’s Hospice to Moya Cole Hospice and today is the day of the official change.
It is an exciting time for the hospice as we near the completion of our brand-new state-of-the-art facility in Heald Green, and this is not a decision we have taken lightly, and we do so knowing that for some, this has been 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.
Although a change has been in discussion for many years, making the change at this point in our journey, as we open a new site in Heald Green, and with plans to refurbish Little Hulton in the near future, means we have reduced the cost involved to a minimal amount.
Chaplaincy Support Coordinator at Moya Cole Hospice, Peter O’Brien commented:
“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 health-care setting where we support the whole person as they attempt to come to terms with a life-limiting and life-threatening illness.
“Our state-of-the-art hospice will be a safe environment where we’ll take into our protection a person’s physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing,” he said.
Chief Executive of Moya Cole Hospice, Rachel McMillan also commented.
“Our name is changing, but I want to reassure you that our commitment to providing outstanding care remains the same. The way we are governed and managed is not changing and our incredible staff will continue their dedicated and compassionate work.
“Our founder Dr Moya Cole was a trailblazing woman who knew how important hospice care was, and still is, for the community. We move to this next chapter of our history with her legacy and dedication to excellent end-of-life care in our hearts and minds,” she said.