Local charity, Dorothy House Hospice Care, has appointed Wayne de Leeuw as its new Chief Executive as John Davies, CEO, is moving on to his next challenge after leading the Hospice for over four and a half years into a new phase of its exciting journey.

John’s vision and passion for Dorothy House is well known by staff, volunteers, partners, donors and supporters, and he will be missed by many people. John Davies in all his muses has always said that he is but a ‘baton’ holder and as Dorothy House moves into the next phase of its journey, it is time to pass it on to embrace a different leadership style.

Previously promoted to Deputy Chief Executive in July 2018, Wayne de Leeuw, takes on the CEO role as part of a planned succession. His appointment by the Board of Trustees comes following a successful clinical career, both at the Hospice for sixteen years and prior to this in a variety of roles in the NHS. This change of leadership at the hospice will have no impact on patient care or on services for families and carers.

Dorothy House’s Executive Team and Heads of Department are committed to taking John’s legacy, of strategic vision and passion for Dorothy House, forward.

They are a strong team and will ensure the work and development of Dorothy House, delivering support and care to our patients and families, will continue.