Meet The Team

Meet the Team at Lakelands Hospice

Lakelands Day Care Hospice was set up as a direct response to the needs of local Corby people living with cancer, heart failure and other life-limiting illnesses.

Nursing

  • Cathy Finnerty

    Hospice Manager

    I am proud to share that I have recently been promoted into the role of Hospice Manager at Lakelands. Having previously served as Nurse Manager, I feel incredibly honoured to now lead our dedicated team in delivering the highest standard of compassionate care.

    With passion and commitment at the heart of everything I do, I am focused on driving positive change, enhancing our services, and making sure more people in our community know about the incredible support we offer. This is an exciting new chapter, and I’m looking forward to building on the strong foundations already in place to ensure Lakelands continues to be a place of comfort, dignity, and care.

  • Lynn Davies

    Sister

    I Joined the Lakelands team in 2010 as a Hospice at Home nurse. I now work in the day hospice as Sister and coordinate the Hospice at Home service. I have loved every minute of working in such an amazing place alongside my wonderful work family.

  • Kate Connolly

    Hospice Nurse

    I joined Lakelands in 2016 and thoroughly enjoy my job. I feel extremely privileged to work alongside an experienced, dedicated team of nurses who care for patients with compassion and empathy. I continue to build on my knowledge and skills and look forward to coming into work every day.

  • Julie Jackson

    Hospice Nurse

    I have been here 17yrs which I think is a testament to how much I love my job at the hospice. Being able to interact with the patients who sees us as their lifeline makes me honored to provide and care for their needs in a comfortable setting. Working with a great team of nurses, volunteers, fundraisers and other health professionals has made this job the best in the world.

  • Mandy Gardner

    Hospice at Home Nursing Staff

    Worked at the hospice since: 2010
    What I like about my role: is working together with the family in their own homes so that we can fulfil their loved one's last wishes and provide high quality compassionate care.

  • Finola Stovin

    Hospice at Home Nursing Staff

    Worked at the hospice since: 2010
    What I like about my role: I like working within a small team which enables great continuity of care.

Fundraising

    • Craig Douglas

      Corporate Fundraising Lead

      I joined the Lakelands hospice team in June this year (2025) as the new Corporate Fundraising Lead bringing with me over two decades of experience in fundraising for charities. Throughout the years, I’ve raised thousands of pounds for a wide range of causes, including Guide Dogs for the Blind, Essex & East Anglia Air Ambulance, Help for Heroes, The Firefighters Charity, Stand Up to Cancer, Mind, Veterans UK, Sport Aid, and many more.

      As a proud local lad from Corby, I’m passionate about our town and driven by a desire to bring people together for the greater good. It’s a privilege to work alongside such a dedicated team, delivering vital services to those who need them most.

    • Sue Hall

      Trust and Grants Officer/Office Manager

      Worked at the hospice since: 2015. Its good to see the difference that the Trust and Grants income stream makes to our patients, their carers and families. I have first hand experience of using our services for my father and my late husband so understand the impact or services have on the family of a loved one.

Administration

  • Maria Hodges

    Accounts Manager

    Worked at the hospice since: 2010
    What I like about my role: is that its varied and involves numbers which I like working with. I also enjoy handling data, being part of the Admin Team, resolving queries and reconciling bank accounts.

  • Jackie Henry

    Volunteer Co-ordinator

    I have been involved with Lakelands Hospice since 2007, initially as a volunteer, then as a patient before starting work here in 2016.

    My job as Volunteer Co-Ordinator allows me to meet a lot of interesting individuals, who offer their time, commitment and skills as volunteers, and are keen to help ‘give something back’ to their local community.

    It is a privilege to support these amazing individuals who are the backbone of Lakelands, and without their continued support, we could not function as an organisation.

    Along with our staff team, we all work together with our volunteers to provide a safe, supportive and relaxed environment with our patients in the forefront of everything we all do.

  • Lorraine Else

    Housekeeper

    Worked at the hospice since March 2022. My role adds to patients safety, comfort and wellbeing. I'm happy working with the team that make a real difference, putting the patients needs first.

  • Beth Murphy

    Hospice Cook

    Worked at the hospice since 2023 as our Cook. She cooks amazing home cooked meals for all of our patients

Retail Staff

  • Angie Cherry

    Retail Manager

    Worked at the hospice since: 2007
    What I like about my role: working with volunteers, to be able to help people and it feels great that the team are raising money for our great cause.

  • Alex Hearson

    Warehouse Operative

    Worked at the hospice since: 2016
    What I like about my role: I enjoy interacting with our customers at Lakelands Warehouse and making money for the hospice.

  • Sam Baseley

    Warehouse Assistant

    Joined the team as staff in July 2024 Enjoys working for Lakelands and to be able to support a very worthy charity. And helping out in our local community

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