ST CATHERINE'S HOSPICE - SPIRIT RANGE

 Saint Catherine’s is a Scarborough-based hospice but we provide care throughout 1,600 square miles of North and East Yorkshire. 

The concept of Saint Catherine’s was developed during a meeting between Mr. David Fletcher, a surgeon at Scarborough hospital; Brian Fitzpatrick, a Methodist minister and Dr. Tony Chico, a GP. In 1981 the three formed a Board of Trustees to work with them to turn that dream into reality.

In 1983 the hospice building at 137 Scalby Road was purchased in readiness for conversion. It was opened in April 1985 by Princess Margaret.

By the late 1990’s the time came to extend and improve the quality of all Saint Catherine’s work. The services had out-grown the existing site so relocation to a purpose-built new development was planned.

Following the new build appeal the £2m target was successfully raised by the end of 2003 and the relocation to a purpose-built facility took place in May 2004.

Today, Saint Catherine’s cares for individuals with a terminal illness and their families, not only onsite in Scarborough but also in people’s homes within an area of North Yorkshire covering more than 1,600 square miles