MBE awarded to Reverend Dr John Smith

Rev Dr John Smith has dedicated his award to the team and his family

The founder of Cransley Hospice and patron of Cransley Hospice Trust, Reverend Dr John Smith is awarded an MBE for his services and lifelong dedication to palliative care in Northamptonshire in the New Year’s Honours list.

He said: “I’m pleased for Cransley, and Northamptonshire, because for a long time I have said that the hospice and the palliative care service is the soul of the community.

“If I had my way I would like places like Cransley to be rewarded in the same way as people – an equivalent of an MBE – for what they do for the community that is so important.

“I’m particularly proud of the achievement of the development of Cransley and the fundraising team who all do a most fantastic job, they all go the extra mile.”

Rev Dr John Smith has dedicated his award to the team and his family.

Philip Talbot, Chief Executive for Cransley Hospice said “We are thrilled for our Patron, The Rev Dr John Smith to be receiving this honour. He has made a remarkable contribution to supporting patients and families living with a life limiting illness in this county.  His commitment and dedication to enable all people to have a better end of life experience through the modern hospice movement has been unwavering.  This significant award is so well deserved.”