Kim Williams has gained a lot more nursing experience since she was last on the ward at East Cheshire Hospice.
It was 20 years ago that Kim was a bank nurse caring for patients there.
Now she has returned to the Hospice to help develop clinical services.
Kim has taken up an Advanced Nurse Practitioner role at after 35 years as a cancer and palliative care nurse.
Kim will be one of four ANPs at the Hospice which continues to lead the way with its palliative care provision, both within the Hospice and in the community depending on patient need.
Advanced nurse practitioner Kim Williams.
Kim said: “It’s good to be back after all these years and there are a few familiar faces.
“The Hospice cares for and supports patients and their families experiencing life threatening conditions.
“There’s an increasing need for dementia support and we treat patients with COPD, heart failure, MND and old age frailty as well as those with a cancer diagnosis.
“I’m looking forward to being part of a team working to ensure palliative support is offered in the most appropriate place, at the right time and avoiding inappropriate admission to hospital.”
Kim started her career as a specialist oncology nurse at The Christie, Manchester, where she was also a Macmillan nurse.
Her Macmillan work also included spells at Wythenshawe Hospital and St Ann’s Hospice.
She has also been a university lecturer in Manchester and Leeds focusing on cancer and palliative care.
Kim was education lead at St Ann’s before training as an ANP.
She worked in primary care in Salford during Covid and afterwards within GP and urgent care services across Manchester.
She has also attained a Masters qualification in Cancer and Palliative care and a Professional Doctorate in medical ethics.
* East Cheshire Hospice is running a Yoga Challenge for two weeks from Monday, September 9.
Participants can take part in daily yoga activities at their own pace.
The online event promotes physical health, mental well-being and community spirit while raising funds for the charity.
Organiser Luke Hughes said: “The challenge offers various yoga styles and is open to all skill levels.
“Join us in breathing, stretching and feeling good for ourselves and the Hospice. Updates and lessons will be shared via Facebook, though you don’t need an account to take part.”
Participants are invited to raise at least £50. For more details visit the Hospice website.