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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]St Gemma’s Hospice is delighted to announce that its Chief Executive, Kerry Jackson, has been awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her exceptional contributions to the field of palliative care.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”38257″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”38261″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”38259″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”right”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kerry has been an integral part of St Gemma’s Hospice since 2010, leading the organisation with an unwavering commitment to delivering the highest quality palliative and end of life care, education and research. Her focus is always on making a difference to the lives of patients and their families and ensuring that the Hospice’s services are accessible to anyone who needs them.
Under her transformative leadership, the Hospice has flourished achieving an outstanding CQC rating (twice), ranking in the top tier of the best and most inclusive companies to work for, and becoming the world’s first University Teaching Hospice. St Gemma’s is recognised locally, nationally and internationally for its pioneering approach.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”21095″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Throughout her tenure, she has always focussed on effective governance, growth and sustainability. She has been instrumental in establishing strategic partnerships whilst representing St Gemma’s, palliative care and the wider third sector in Leeds. She is an active member of the West Yorkshire Hospice Collaborative and has worked closely with Hospice UK to represent hospices across Yorkshire and Humber.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”38242″ img_size=”large” alignment=”right”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Kerry Jackson said:
“I am humbled and honoured to receive this OBE. It is a privilege to lead this incredible Hospice and work with an outstanding team of staff and volunteers every day, totally committed to providing the best possible palliative and end of life care for local people with life threatening illnesses. It is very much a team effort and I am delighted to share this moment with all the team. We will continue to advocate for palliative and hospice care for all who need it, continue to innovate and expand our services, and ensure that we make a lasting impact on the thousands of people we support each year. I would also really like to thank the incredible Leeds community who tirelessly help to raise the funds needed to run the Hospice. None of it would be possible without them, so I accept this honour on their behalf too.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”38243″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Philomena Corrigan, Chair of the Board of Trustees at St Gemma’s Hospice said:
“I was delighted to hear that Kerry had been awarded this special honour. Her dedication to the Hospice and wider palliative care movement has been outstanding and we are so pleased that her efforts have been recognised. The Hospice’s values are: caring, aspiring and professional and Kerry exemplifies all of these qualities. She is never complacent about success, instead she is resolute in ensuring that palliative care services are represented at a local and national level and that St Gemma’s care is available to anyone who needs it, irrespective of their background. On behalf of the Trustees, staff and volunteers, I send my sincerest congratulations to Kerry on her OBE.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]