Leyland's Runshaw College and St Catherine's Hospice sign contract to work with each other

A leading Lancashire college has signed an official deal with a local hospice to formalise their working relationship.
St Catherine's Hospice and Runshaw College have signed a Memorandum of UnderstandingSt Catherine's Hospice and Runshaw College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
St Catherine's Hospice and Runshaw College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding

Leyland’s Runshaw College and St Catherine’s Hospice now have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which aims to build on their existing relationship, which sees the Lostock Hall charity and the college working together.

The pair have worked together on a number of projects over recent years, including market research with college students conducted by the hospice’s communications team to help them devise a volunteer recruitment campaign targeting young people; and a ‘Day in the Life of St Catherine’s Hospice’ session which was attended by 90 medical students who heard from a doctor, physiotherapist, nurse, and catering staff about their work.

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Volunteering and work placements have also taken place at the hospice, in the charity’s shops and at The Mill café, while Runshaw’s IT students are currently working to create a digital patient guide to the hospice in-patient unit.

Lynn Kelly, director of knowledge and technical at St Catherine’s Hospice, said: “Launching this Memorandum of Understanding signifies a new beginning for our partnership with Runshaw College, whilst at the same time strengthening the links between us.

“We have worked with Runshaw on a number of projects in recent years, and the MOU acts to formalise this partnership and enable us to work more closely together in the future.”

College principal Simon Partington added: “St Catherine’s is such a highly-respected and important part of our community.

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"We’ve been able to establish links which are beneficial to all involved, making this a fantastic example of a win/win partnership which can influence real change.”

Deputy principal; at the Langdale Road college Clare Russell added: " Establishing this relationship through the MOU allows us to explore more opportunities going forward – in education, training, and research through apprenticeships, guest speakers and visits, live assignment briefs and more.

“On-going projects are taking place with computer science students, as well as within visual arts, business, and performing arts. We believe that this range of forward-thinking and innovative work creates a very effective partnership which benefits students and patients alike.”