Hospice rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission
St Luke’s Hospice is proud to announce that it has been rated “Good” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following its latest inspection.
The independent regulator assessed the hospice across a number of key areas including safety, effectiveness, care, responsiveness and leadership. The ‘Good’ rating reflects the hospice’s continued commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care for people with life-limiting illnesses, and support for their families.
Inspectors, who carried out an unannounced assessment of the Hospice in August 2025, recognised the dedication of staff and volunteers, and the hospice’s focus on treating patients with dignity, kindness and respect.
Karen Nutt, Chief Executive of St Luke’s Hospice, said: “We are incredibly proud to have maintained our rating as ‘Good’ by the CQC. This recognition reflects the compassion, professionalism and dedication shown every day by our staff and volunteers, and their unwavering commitment to making moments count for every patient and family who come through our doors.
“Providing specialist end-of-life care is a privilege, and our teams work tirelessly to ensure every patient and their loved ones receive the support, dignity and comfort they deserve.
“I would like to thank our community for their ongoing support of St Luke’s. It is their generosity which enables us to continue delivering this vital care.”
St Luke’s Hospice provides a range of services including inpatient care and Day Hospice services such as Wellbeing Days, Complementary Therapy Clinics, dementia support, family support and counselling, social work and benefits advice and lymphoedema clinics.
63-year-old Ian Ronson from Davenham has been supported by St Luke’s Day Hospice services during treatment and recovery from throat cancer. He shares: “St Luke’s is a wonderful place. Everyone is so friendly, professional and kind and they gave me a purpose again when I was lost.
“Before I came to St Luke’s, my understanding was that hospices were for terminally ill people. I didn’t realise they offered services like the lymphoedema clinics and counselling. I’ve stopped comparing new me to old me. St Luke’s has taught me to accept who I am, and I wouldn’t be the person I am now without the Hospice.”
The hospice relies on the support of the local community to continue delivering its services and supporting people when they need it most. It costs over £6 million to run the Hospice every year, of which St Luke’s receives just 14% funding from the government, making it one of the least funded adult hospices in the country.
