Vision/Mission

Vision

To be regarded as the leading provider of hospice and specialist palliative care services for the people of east Kent and to promote the delivery of palliative care across this area.

Mission

To sustain, develop and deliver a full range of in-patient, day hospice, community support, bereavement and pastoral care from our hospice sites at Canterbury, Thanet and Ashford.

In order to achieve this, we need to carry out activities in four clearly defined but inter-linked areas, called Cornerstones. The focus of all our activity should be the patient, families and carers.

Cornerstones

Cornerstone One - Our Services

We must ensure that the services we deliver continue to be fully appropriate for the needs of our patients, their families and carers. These services are delivered to the highest professional and ethical standards in collaboration with other healthcare providers.

Cornerstone Two - Our Finances

A key enabler of Cornerstone One is good financial management. We must raise adequate funding and control its application in an efficient manner to maximise its availability to sustain and develop the services we offer. We must also be accountable to the public and other stakeholders in a way that is transparent and understandable.

Cornerstone Three - Our People

We will be renowned for the quality, expertise and professionalism of all our staff and volunteers. They will be well motivated with a clear sense of purpose and identity. They will be proud to work for this organisation and we will be proud of them.

Cornerstone Four - Our Future

Very few organisations can stand still and not to change to meet differing demands and new environments. We will face all future challenges and opportunities, some of which are currently unknown, with enthusiasm and creativity. We will learn to grow, improve and adapt.