St Giles Hospice family support worker highly commended at national Palliative and End of Life Care Awards
A dedicated family support worker at St Giles Hospice has come away with a highly commended accolade at the prestigious national Palliative and End of Life Care Awards 2026, held in London earlier this month.
Jane Morris, Senior Family and Community Support Worker, was highly commended in the Palliative Care Worker Award category at a gala ceremony held at the Hilton Bankside, London, on 2 July 2026.
Jane has worked at St Giles Hospice for nearly eight years, supporting patients and their loved ones through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Drawing on a background in education and a lifelong passion for music, she takes a deeply holistic approach to her work, addressing not just the practical needs of those she supports, but their emotional, psychological and spiritual wellbeing too.
Elinor Eustace, Chief Executive of St Giles Hospice, said: “Jane is an extraordinary member of our team who goes above and beyond every single day. This recognition is thoroughly deserved and we could not be more proud of her. The care and compassion she brings to her work makes a lasting difference to the patients and families we support across Staffordshire, North Birmingham and surrounding areas.”
Leon Ratcliffe, Director of Clinical Services, who nominated Jane for the award, added: “Jane has a rare gift for understanding what truly matters to the people she supports and finding ways to help them through the most challenging of times. She does not seek recognition for what she does, which makes this acknowledgement all the more fitting.”
Jane Morris said: “I am truly humbled by this, though I am very much part of a wonderful team and this recognition belongs to all of us. It is a privilege to do what I do every day, and I know that people who are no longer here would be proud.”
St Giles Hospice is a registered charity providing specialist palliative and end of life care, free of charge, to people living with terminal illnesses and their loved ones across Staffordshire, North Birmingham and surrounding areas. With less than a quarter of its costs met by Government funding, the hospice relies on the generosity of its local community to continue its vital work.
