St Andrew’s Hospice has announced the appointment of Joy Farquharson as Chief Executive.
Joy replaces the retiring Bruce High who has been responsible for overseeing the Hospice during one of the biggest projects in its history - the £9 million refurbishment of its premises in Airdrie.
Stephen Giusti, Chair of the Board of Trustees said: “On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to Bruce for his sound leadership of St Andrew’s Hospice over the past six years.
“The refurbishment project was complex and difficult and Bruce ably led the team throughout that period. The board wish Bruce a long, healthy and happy retirement.”
From Monday, February 15, Joy will take over responsibility for the management of the Hospice, working alongside the Board of Trustees and the dedicated staff.
Joy has been Deputy CEO, having joined the Hospice in 2014 with specific interests in developing the services offered to patients living at home with specialist palliative care needs.
She said: “It is a privilege and an honour to be taking up the role as Chief Executive of St Andrew’s Hospice. It is a much loved and supported organisation and although times are challenging just now as we deal with the difficulties that the Covid-19 pandemic has brought, I am confident that the people, communities and businesses of Lanarkshire will continue to support the Hospice as we work to get all of our services back to normal as soon as possible.
“Our staff and volunteers have shown amazing commitment and resilience during the last 11 months and I would like to thank them - they make St Andrew’s what it is today.”
