Lanarkshire hospice pledges to help more patients in their time of need

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Scotland’s newest hospice has set out ambitious plans to help even more people at their greatest time of need.Kilbryde Hospice has been providing services to people across South Lanarkshire since 2008.In-patient care has been delivered since 2018, and the East Kilbride-based hospice has now revealed a three-year strategic plan to do even more.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Among other improvements this will broaden the way excellent care is provided, including better use of technology to provide digital access to services; boost recruitment of staff, including closer work with school leavers and further education colleges; and work even closer with partners and communities to optimise the quality and range of services provided.Chief executive officer Gordon McHugh said: "The strategic plan will support Kilbryde Hospice to deliver its vision of providing the best of life, at the end of life, for everyone."It sets out our ambitious plans and captures our passion for reaching more people and doing what we can to help those who need us."Mr McHugh noted the many problems being faced by the entire sector, having successfully navigated Covid and now having to tackle the effects of rising costs and wider economic and demographic challenges.Those challenges also impact on the fundraising Kilbryde