WASHINGTON D.C. – The National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI), the national voice for nonprofit advanced illness care, proudly announces the addition of St Helena Hospice in Colchester, United Kingdom, to its esteemed network of mission-driven end-of-life care providers.
Founded as a nonprofit charity in 1981, St Helena Hospice has a long-standing reputation for providing compassionate care in northeastern Essex. With nearly 40 years of service, they are rated as an Outstanding provider by England’s Care Quality Commission, supporting over 4,500 people each year with a wide range of services, including inpatient care, home-based care, spiritual care, and comprehensive bereavement support.
Tom Koutsoumpas, CEO of NPHI, expressed his enthusiasm over the addition of St Helena:
“We are thrilled to welcome St Helena Hospice as our first member from outside the United States. Their expertise and commitment to high-quality end-of-life care will bring valuable insights to our community of nonprofit care providers. We look forward to collaborating together and exploring innovative ways to enhance the care experience for patients, their families, and caregivers.”St Helena Hospice shared their excitement over joining NPHI and engaging with fellow members. Mark Jarman-Howe, Chief Executive of St Helena Hospice stated:
“We are excited to be joining NPHI. St Helena strives to be bold and passionate in our approach to caring and we are ambitious to increase the reach and impact of our services. We hope to share learning and find inspiration through collaboration with other members. We believe our countries and their not-for-profit health and hospice providers have much in common, and we will be stronger and more creative by working together.”
The addition of St Helena Hospice enriches NPHI’s collaborative efforts, allowing for the exchange of best practices and innovative approaches to end-of-life care on a broader scale. Their experience and dedication will add significant value to our shared mission of enhancing the quality of care for patients and their families everywhere.
To learn more about St Helena visit their website: www.sthelena.org.uk.
###