The Trust
Woodlands Hospice Charitable Trust was established in 1991 and first registered as an independent Charity in July 1992. The Trust is committed to delivering the best possible practice and development of Specialist palliative care for people with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses with complex needs. It honours people’s right to dignity and respect at whatever stage of their illness, by its aim to improve the quality of life for Hospice clients and their families.
The Hospice is located on the site of the University Hospital Aintree and serves the communities of North Merseyside (a population of 1/3 of a million) which includes significant areas of high social deprivation.
The Hospice is managed by a Board of voluntary Trustees supported by an operational Senior Management Team.
The Hospice obtains its income from the NHS and charitable sources including: donations, fundraising events, legacies, grants etc. Approximately 45% of the running costs of the Hospice are met from charitable sources and from these funds, Woodlands spends (excluding management and fundraising costs) approximately £600,000 a year providing:
- Specialist Inpatient Care
- Specialist Day Therapy
- Out-Patients
- Community out-reach
- Education & teaching in Palliative Care
To deliver the services the Trust employs Medical and other clinically qualified personnel including Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. There are also other appropriately qualified or experienced staff engaged in complementary therapies, management, fundraising, counselling, bereavement support etc. In addition the Hospice is supported by over 150 volunteers.
