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Our three newest recruits have now settled into life here at Derian House. Still don’t know much about them? We’ve got you covered – find out more by scrolling down 🙂

Anthony Mohammed – Head of Quality, Governance & Compliance

Starting with us back in the beginning of December, Anthony has probably by now got round to meeting the majority of you. He joins us after working in the interim market for 11 years, and most recently a role with a fully integrated care provider which took him to the Isle of Man.

With a career spanning dozens of sectors including mental health services, maternity, cancer, and specialising in patient quality and safety, Anthony is excited to start his first permanent role in over a decade here at the North West’s children’s hospice.

The change was brought on by family circumstances (mainly due to Premier Inn being his permanent residence!), and Anthony can now spend more time at home, rather than out of a suitcase.

He’s already got stuck into everything ‘CQC’ and ‘risk’, and will be starting to roll out sessions to staff in the coming months. Where he’s worked before has given him a hoard of experience which is very welcomed by us here at the hospice.

Outside of work, Anthony enjoys walking – and tries to do up to 20 miles a week – and as a self-proclaimed nerd, he tends to do a lot of political and historical reading.

FUN FACT – David Attenborough once stood on his foot!

Sarah Conway – Chorley Shop Assistant

Sarah is the latest member of staff to join our retail network right here in Chorley, and with a vast experience within the sector, is geared up and ready for the job!

She’s worked in huge supermarkets and small businesses, including a short period of time where she even ran her own business after the pandemic. Sarah loves merchandising and creating shop displays, and nothing gives her a bigger buzz at work than something selling from a display that she’s put together.

Our shop assistant is excited to put her skills towards keeping Derian House retail at its very best, and she couldn’t be happier to get to do it for such a good cause.

When she’s not at the shop, Sarah enjoys socialising with friends and visiting family.

FUN FACT – Sarah’s other half is none other than our eCommerce Manager, Tony!

Jeff Melling – Catering Manager

Jeff is a man who doesn’t need much of an introduction to many of you! After a couple of operations, he left the hospice after many years at the helm of catering back in early 2022, but is now back where he belongs and more ready than ever to ensure the Good Ship Kitchen is ran super smoothly.

From his famous Christmas dinners to his brilliant baking, we’re more than happy to see Jeff back where he belongs.

FUN FACT – Jeff’s Mastermind subject would be ‘World’s Strongest Man’.