St Luke’s Hospice Board of Trustees Vice-Chair receives OBE

5th March 2024

Professor Stephen Spiro, Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees for St Luke’s Hospice, has received his Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to hospice care in the King’s Official Birthday honours.

Stephen attended his investiture at Windsor Castle on Tuesday 6 February where The Princess Royal presented him with his award.

Lindsey Bennister, Chief Executive of St Luke’s Hospice, said of the honour:

“We congratulate Stephen on this very well-deserved award in recognition of his many achievements in the hospice sector and healthcare. Stephen brings valuable expertise to St Luke’s through his professional background as a respiratory physician, and extensive experience at board level within the hospice sector. Stephen’s experience, insights and energy help us deliver the best care possible for patients and families in Brent and Harrow.”

Meg Lustman, Chair of St Luke’s Hospice Board of Trustees said:

“It is wonderful to see Stephen’s dedication and contribution to hospice care recognised in this way. As a well-known and highly-respected Harrow resident, Stephen is an incredible champion for our patients and families, ensuring that their needs are at the heart of our work.”

“St Luke’s became our special sanctuary”

8th June 2021

“When mum was referred through the GP over 11 years ago as an outpatient, St Luke’s became our special sanctuary for physical, therapeutic and community support. This time last year I really did not know where to turn! As an only daughter and part-time carer for my 91-year-old mother, our worst nightmare hit when I received a call from a paramedic during the height of the pandemic. I live an hour away from my mum so I had to negotiate so she could stay at home in the middle of the pandemic to keep out of hospital. A quick call to St Luke’s soon put us back on track with good advice, reassurance and continued support.

Regular support calls have helped us both through a very challenging year, we cannot thank the team at St Luke’s enough for their excellent outpatient care reaching to the wider community. I really do not know how we would have coped without their bespoke support.”