COMMUNICATIONS and engagement specialist Cat Ainsworth has joined the staff of St Richard's Hospice in Worcester to provide additional support for Helen Griffee, who has been the hospice’s communications manager for the last ten years.

Miss Ainsworth has a wealth of knowledge and experience in social marketing and change communications, with more than ten years’ experience across the public sector.

Having grown up in Malvern and now living in Worcester, she has strong links with the local community and knows many families that have been supported by St Richard’s and comforted through their bereavement.

Miss Ainsworth said: "I feel very privileged to have the opportunity to get involved with such a worthwhile local charity. I am looking forward to being able to support the teams as they offer care and compassion to patients and families that need them. The whole team has made me feel very welcome and I am humbled and inspired by their dedication.”

Mrs Griffee added: "We are delighted to welcome Cat to the team and are already benefitting from her experience of encouraging people to get involved. As we both work part-time, we will now be able to offer communications support across the working week.”