Peter Langdon

St Ann's Hospice

St Ann's Hospice provides free care and support for over 3,000 patients and their families and carers every year, who are affected by cancer and non-cancer life limiting illnesses. Our aim is to provide the highest levels of support and care to our patients – and their carers and families, making a real difference to people's lives. What does it cost? Our care is free of charge but St Ann's has to raise £20,000 every day so our specialised staff can provide the highest quality care. Who do we care for? St Ann's cares and helps around 3,000 patients (over the age of 16) and their families and carers every year who are affected by cancer and non-cancer life limiting illnesses. We deliver care that is special and unique to each individual person. Around 40% of inpatients at St Ann's return home after treatment. Where do we care? St Ann's provides care on 3 sites and in people's own homes, working in partnership with acute hospitals, primary care trusts, community services and voluntary organisations. When do we care? Many of our services are provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Who provides our care? Our services are provided by specialist staff. We employ around 400 members of staff and are helped by around 800 volunteers.