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Hello Derian House Colleagues,

I am writing to let you know that I will be retiring from Derian House at the end of this year and leaving my post as Chief Executive of our amazing hospice at that time.

It has been an absolute privilege to lead Derian House for what will be, by December, nearly 5 years. We have together made many changes and here are a few highlights which I will always look back on fondly. Taking Derian from CQC Requires Improvement to Outstanding in just 2 years has, and always will be our biggest achievement.  It could only have been possible with the collaborative working with our amazing staff and volunteers on our culture and values; alongside refurbishing Derian to have the amazing buildings and gardens we see today, introducing Derian on Holiday giving over 180 families the opportunity for a free weeks holiday and many other brilliant advancements in all areas.

I am proud of the strides we have made in ensuring Derian is embedded in the health economy and recognised as a key provider in children’s and young people’s palliative and end of life care across the region and by NHS England. Last but not least working with you, the people who work for Derian in developing a strong Culture and Values has been an absolute honour.

There are so many other things we have achieved and all of this could not have been done without all of the amazing staff and volunteers I have had the pleasure of working with.

I am around until the end of the year and will continue to focus on the job in hand and will support our Trustees in finding my successor.

Thanks and I look forward to seeing you around the Hospice.

David