Meet The Team
Meet the Team at Lakelands Hospice
Lakelands Day Care Hospice was set up as a direct response to the needs of local Corby people living with cancer, heart failure and other life-limiting illnesses.
Nursing
Cathy Finnerty
Hospice Manager
I am proud to be the Hospice Manager here at Lakelands. Having previously served as Nurse Manager, I feel incredibly honoured to lead our dedicated team in delivering the highest standard of compassionate care.
My aim as the manager is recognising the strong foundations which were laid 25 years ago by our founders, introducing the greatness that is Lakelands, will continue to grow, always maintaining that Lakelands remains a place of comfort, dignity, and care. With passion and commitment at the heart of everything I do, I am focused on driving positive change, enhancing our services, and making sure more people in our community know about the incredible support we offer.
Lynn Davies
Sister
I Joined the Lakelands team in 2010 as a Hospice at Home nurse. I now work in the day hospice as Sister and coordinate the Hospice at Home service. I have loved every minute of working in such an amazing place alongside my wonderful work family.
Kate Connolly
Hospice Nurse
I joined Lakelands in 2016 and thoroughly enjoy my job. I feel extremely privileged to work alongside an experienced, dedicated team of nurses who care for patients with compassion and empathy. I continue to build on my knowledge and skills and look forward to coming into work every day.
Julie Jackson
Hospice Nurse
I have been here 18yrs which I think is a testament to how much I love my job at the hospice. Being able to interact with the patients who sees us as their lifeline makes me honored to provide and care for their needs in a comfortable setting. Working with a great team of nurses, volunteers, fundraisers and other health professionals has made this job the best in the world.
Mandy Gardner
Hospice at Home Nursing Staff
Worked at the hospice since: 2010. What I like about my role: is working together with the family in their own homes so that we can fulfil their loved one's last wishes and provide high quality compassionate care.
Fundraising Team
Stacey Price
Fundraising Team
Im delighted to be joining the 'Lakelands Hospice team' Bringing with me my experience as an 'Ambulance Technician' and a lifelong passion for supporting charitable causes. From a young age, I’ve been driven to raise funds and make a difference in my community, a journey that led me to form the North Northants Community First Responder Charity, helping to deliver life-saving emergency care across our community.
I bring determination, motivation and a collaborative approach, which I hope to use to make a real impact at Lakelands Hospice. I’m excited to help build relationships, inspire support, and contribute to the vital work that keeps the hospice running.
Joining a hospice so close to my heart is a true privilege, and I look forward to working with such a compassionate and committed team to continue providing care and support to patients and their families when they need it most.
Craig Douglas
Fundraising Team
I joined the Lakelands hospice team in June 2025 as a member of the fundraising team, bringing with me over two decades of experience in fundraising for charities. Throughout the years, Ive raised thousands of pounds for a wide range of causes, including Guide Dogs for the Blind, Essex & East Anglia Air Ambulance, Help for Heroes, The Firefighters Charity, Stand Up to Cancer, Mind, Veterans UK, Sport Aid, and many more.
As a proud local lad from Corby, Im passionate about our town and driven by a desire to bring people together for the greater good. Its a privilege to work alongside such a dedicated team, delivering vital services to those who need them most.
Administration
Maria Hodges
Accounts Manager
Worked at the hospice since 2010. What I like about my role: is that its varied and involves numbers which I like working with. I also enjoy handling data, being part of the Admin Team, resolving queries and reconciling bank accounts.
Jackie Henry
Volunteer Co-ordinator
I have been involved with Lakelands Hospice since 2007, initially as a volunteer, then as a patient before starting work here in 2016.
My job as Volunteer Co-Ordinator allows me to meet a lot of interesting individuals, who offer their time, commitment and skills as volunteers, and are keen to help ‘give something back’ to their local community.
It is a privilege to support these amazing individuals who are the backbone of Lakelands, and without their continued support, we could not function as an organisation.
Along with our staff team, we all work together with our volunteers to provide a safe, supportive and relaxed environment with our patients in the forefront of everything we all do.
Lorraine Else
Housekeeper
Worked at the hospice since March 2022. My role adds to patients safety, comfort and wellbeing. I'm happy working with the team that make a real difference, putting the patients needs first.
Retail Staff
Angie Cherry
Retail Manager
Worked at the hospice since: 2007. What I like about my role: working with volunteers, to be able to help people and it feels great that the team are raising money for our great cause.
Alex Hearson
Warehouse Operative
Worked at the hospice since: 2016. What I like about my role: I enjoy interacting with our customers at Lakelands Warehouse and making money for the hospice.
Sam Baseley
Warehouse Assistant
Joined the team as staff in July 2024. Enjoys working for Lakelands and to be able to support a very worthy charity. And helping out in our local community.