People

This section of our site aims to give you a peek behind the scenes at Willow Wood, where you will discover a fantastic team of people who have helped make the Hospice what it is today - a place of caring, compassion and understanding.

Reading about our staff and volunteers will hopefully give you a better understanding of how the Hospice works and how important each role is. Whether it's Hazel Carsberg counting the money which floods into the Hospice every day, or head cook Bernice Etchells making her legendary creamy mashed potato for the patients - they all have an essential role at Willow Wood.

Regardless of their different roles and responsibilities, all the staff and volunteers featured here agree Willow Wood is a wonderful place to work and is not gloomy or depressing, despite what others may think.

What people say about Willow Wood

  I enjoy working with like-minded colleagues - there's a huge support network for patients and staff. Of course there is an emotional part to what I do but helping patients gives me a spiritual uplift. I get immense satisfaction out of my job.  

Dr. Ian MacLellan-Smith - Medical Director

  Before I came here, I'd heard people say Willow Wood is a place for living, not dying. And it's true. I'm constantly surprised by the number of people who come here for palliative care and leave again.  

Rev. Eddy Inglis - Chaplain

  It's a privilege to be part of Willow Wood Hospice. People often come here with a fear of Hospices. I try and eradicate that fear - Willow Wood is a place of happiness and peace.  

Sister Collette

  When I applied for a job here I wanted to meet new people, and that's exactly what I've done. The staff and patients here make the Hospice what it is, a lovely place to work.  

Yvonne Kelley - Housekeeper

  Despite the nature of our work Willow Wood is a happy place to be. I am proud and honoured to be part of such a wonderful undertaking.  

Peter Wood - Company Secretary