St Ann’s Hospice Announces Leadership Transition: Chair Jackie Oldham to Step Down, and Anita Rolfe Appointed as New Chair

Jackie has led St Ann’s Hospice through the challenges of Covid, as well as the exciting and transformational plans to build a new hospice in Heald Green. She will remain actively involved as a trustee, continuing to support the organisation’s mission and provide valuable guidance during this next chapter.

“It has been an honour to serve as Chair of St Ann’s Hospice,” said Jackie. “I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together, and I’m excited to support Anita as she steps into this important role. Anita brings extensive strategic experience, a strong commitment to our values, and a clear vision for the future.

Anita Rolfe has served on the Board of Trustees since May 2024, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise. She is employed as the Deputy Chief Nurse for NHS Greater Manchester and has worked in the NHS as a registered nurse for 39 years having started her nursing career in 1985.

Anita has worked in a variety of clinical roles across Greater Manchester including community, acute, mental health and primary care provision. Anita has significant senior clinical leadership experience across commissioning and provider organisations, with a particular focus on governance, quality assurance and improvement, patient safety and care experience.

Anita has a close connection with St Ann’s, as her daughter received end of life care from the care team in 2019, and therefore brings a deep understanding to the feelings that families experience when engaging with the hospice.

“I’m grateful for the trust of the Board and for Jackie’s leadership,” said Anita. “This is an exciting chapter in the history of the hospice as we change our name to Moya Cole Hospice, move to our new site in Heald Green and plan for development at our Little Hulton site.”