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Bidding Farewell to our CEO

Staff and volunteers at Alice House Hospice are preparing to bid a fond farewell to CEO Tracy Woodall, who has announced her retirement from the charity.

Tracy became Chief Executive in 2008 after a long career in the NHS. In her time at Alice House, she has seen many changes and led the organisation through some of its most challenging times.

In a heartfelt statement regarding her imminent retirement, Tracy said,

“The Hospice has been my life for 14 years and a lot has changed in this time, however I have made the decision to retire as CEO due to personal reasons and to hand over to my younger protégés who have worked hard to develop their leadership skills to be able to take up the reins in a joint Chief Executive Role. I have total confidence that Sandra Britten and Nicola Haggan as the new joint CEOs will continue the outstanding work that we do here.

I feel the time is right to take a step back and spend more time with my family and my new great-grandchild, however I will not be giving up completely and will be supporting the Hospice on a part time consultancy basis, on specific projects.

Although we have had many challenges over the last 14 years, the Hospice has expanded to support more people and is an important provider of palliative care in the region. Whilst the community struggles with the cost of living, I hope that small contributions can still be found to support this wonderful charity.

I would like to thank everyone, my teams, the Board of Trustees who have been so supportive, my colleagues in the voluntary sector and the NHS and the companies and individuals who have supported the Hospice and made my role easier.”

Tracy will officially leave her role in September 2022. Her successors, Nicky and Sandra have issued a joint message on behalf of the many friends and colleagues with whom Tracy has worked over the years; “We thank Tracy for her years of hard work, dedication and support, both on a professional and personal level. Tracy has made a real difference to the lives of people in the local community and now the time has come for her to focus on family life, including welcoming her new great-grandchild.

Tracy’s legacy is one of passion, innovation and a culture that has shaped the Hospice over the last decade and beyond. She will be missed and we wish her and her family the very best of health and happiness in the years to come.”

Tracy will officially leave her role in September 2022. Her successors, Nicky and Sandra have issued a joint message on behalf of the many friends and colleagues with whom Tracy has worked over the years;

We thank Tracy for her years of hard work, dedication and support, both on a professional and personal level. Tracy has made a real difference to the lives of people in the local community and now the time has come for her to focus on family life, including welcoming her new great-grandchild.

Tracy’s legacy is one of passion, innovation and a culture that has shaped the Hospice over the last decade and beyond. She will be missed and we wish her and her family the very best of health and happiness in the years to come.”

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