ST Leonard’s Hospice has been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission for the delivery of high quality care to local patients and service users following a recent inspection.

We are incredibly proud of this achievement but it would not be possible without the magnificent support we receive from you, our local community and supporters.

We are totally dependent on the tremendous and generous support from individuals, families, companies and community groups and of course the 500-plus volunteers who work tirelessly in all areas of the Hospice.

At this special time of year it is an opportunity to reflect and thank you all sincerely on behalf of local people who have experienced our care in the Hospice, the Sunflower Centre or through Hospice@Home.

May I wish you all a very happy Christmas and peaceful New Year from everyone at St Leonard’s Hospice and thank you for your continuing charitable support.

Martin Callaghan, Chief executive, St Leonard’s Hospice, Tadcaster Road, York