Sandy slims for Lancaster hospice

Sandy is a well-known St John’s Hospice nurse who works in the Lancaster, Morecambe and Carnforth area. She is a Clinical Nurse Specialist who works in the community supporting people who have had a palliative diagnosis.

Sandy helps people at home to manage their physical symptoms related to their palliative disease and also assesses any psychological, spiritual or social problems and can help people access other support services.

Sandy said: “Anyone who knows me will know how much I love my food! This goal of losing 26 pounds will be a real challenge for me and one I am committed to.

“Due to Covid-19 many of the fundraising events had to be cancelled along with the cafe and shops shutting temporarily, which generate a lot of the hospice’s income.

"Yet myself and my fellow nurses are still here supporting our local community 24/7 on the in-patient ward and in the community with our team and Hospice at Home during this time.

I couldn’t just sit and watch my favourite charity struggle because I know first-hand about the amazing care we deliver locally – I had to do something. Taking on this challenge to lose weight will benefit the hospice and I know my patients and friends will be encouraging me all the way!”

If you are able to support Sandy raise money for St John’s Hospice you can do by donating online here or here