Sheriff rides in with an honour for hospice
SPRINGHILL Hospice has received a Special Recognition Award from the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester for its dedication and commitment to the community during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Hospice was nominated for the award in recognition of its continued working during the pandemic, remaining open 24 hours a day, seven days a week in order to take care of in-patients at its 16-bed facility.
Its nurses have also continued to provide care out in the community for those who still require palliative or end-of-life care at home and to support their families.
The prestigious award, presented by High Sheriff Eamonn O’Neill, is given to an individual or group who has made an outstanding contribution over the last few months.
The award’s citation said: “It is a wonderful thing to do and you do it within a framework of strong values.
“This has been a challenging and difficult period and yet you have continued your vocation with great skill and humility.”
Julie Halliwell, Chief Executive of Springhill Hospice said: “We are absolutely delighted to have been given this prestigious award from the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester.
“I am incredibly proud of the work that we do here at the Hospice and the contributions and sacrifices that our staff and volunteers have made over the past few months to ensure that our patients are supported and continue to be cared for throughout the difficult times we find ourselves in.
“I would also like to thank the local community for their continued support in fundraising and volunteering through the pandemic - without this we would not be able to provide the services that we do.”