Founders of St Andrew's Hospice leaving charity's future in hands of its trustees

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The founders of St Andrew's Hospice are leaving the charity's future in the hands of its trustees.The Religious Sisters of Charity (Sisters) created the Airdrie hospice in 1986 and have had an integral role ever since.Over recent months, the Sisters have decided as part of their longer term strategy to "entrust certain aspects of their mission to others".The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Having notified the board of trustees of their decision, the Sisters then initiated and facilitated the transition of the Company (St Andrew’ s Hospice Lanarkshire) to the trustees, who they feel are "best placed to meet the regulatory needs and operational demands of a modern day healthcare facility".Stephen Giusti, chair of the board of trustees, told Lanarkshire Live: "There will always be a deep gratitude to the Sisters for their visionary work in establishing St.

Andrew’s Hospice and for their commitment to the development and sustainability of the Hospice over these years.“This transition will be a significant occasion for St Andrew’s Hospice in that it marks the end of the active participation of the Sisters in the operation and governance of the hospice.“St Andrew’s Hospice will always be grateful to the Sisters for their dedication and hard work over a considerable number of years without which the