Press office
Moya Cole Hospice's Communications Team handles all queries from the media and journalists.
Press Office
If you would like to contact a member of our Communications Team, please email communications@moyacole.org.uk or see direct contacts below.
Media Spokespeople
To arrange an interview with any of our spokespeople, please contact the Gemma Peers or Cathal Doherty using the contact details above. All staff listed are available for interview for specific fields.
Rachel McMillan
Chief Executive
Rachel became Chief Executive of Moya Cole Hospice in 2020. She began her career as a nurse working in Withington Hospital, and in The Christie Hospital NHS Trust, in a variety of roles, including a Staff Nurse, Senior Staff Nurse, Ward Manager and Senior Nurse/Modern Matron. She also worked at Marie Curie Cancer Care as Nursing Services Manager, before joining the hospice as Director of Clinical Services in 2012. She carried on the Director role alongside the position of Deputy Chief Executive, which she took on from 2016, before becoming Chief Executive in October 2020.
Contact Rachel
For media enquiries, contact Gemma Peers or Cathal Doherty.
Emma Dixon
Director of Clinical & Digital Services and SIRO
A registered nurse for more than 20 years Emma has worked in oncology and palliative care for the past 15 years, during which time she has had roles in operational and strategic clinical leadership and management, quality improvement, governance, project management and commissioning. Emma is passionate about hospice care and partnership, collaboration and the co-production of services to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients and their loved ones who are affected by any life-limiting illness.
Contact Emma
For media enquiries, contact Gemma Peers or Cathal Doherty.
Dr David Waterman
Medical Director, Consultant in Palliative Medicine & Caldicott Guardian
Dr David Waterman has been a Consultant in Palliative Medicine at Moya Cole Hospice since 2005. He became Medical Director in June 2020, and also holds the role of Caldicott Guardian.
Contact Dr David
For media enquiries, contact Gemma Peers or Cathal Doherty.
Gill Turnpenney
Director of People, Culture and Support Services
Gill joined Moya Cole Hospice in 2013 having previously held HR roles in education, private healthcare and the media. She has also worked as an independent consultant leading TUPE, organisation re-design and culture change projects for charities and education establishments.
Contact Gill
For media enquiries, contact Gemma Peers or Cathal Doherty.
Claire Murphy
Director of Finance & Business Development
Claire joined Moya Cole Hospice in 2008 as a newly qualified Chartered Accountant. During her time at the hospice she has held the posts of Trading Company Management Accountant, Finance Manager and Head of Finance. She was appointed Director of Business Development in 2024, a role which allows her to use her finance background and knowledge of the organisation to drive financial and income generation strategies with the aim of achieving financial sustainability.
Contact Claire
For media enquiries, contact Gemma Peers or Cathal Doherty.