Meet the Liverpool team

Staff at the Marie Curie Hospice Liverpool explain why they enjoy their jobs as well as revealing their hobbies and favourite songs.

Diane Barker, Hospice Manager

What is the best part of your job?

The variety. One minute I can be dealing with a clinical issue, the next with something to do with the building, or fundraising – and all of it benefits patients.

What are your hobbies?

I love inviting people round for a three course meal and cooking everything from scratch.

What is your favourite song?

Lots of things. Seal, Bryan Adams, Dire Straits and Capercaillie are all on my iPod at the moment.

Rachael Stevenson, Occupational Therapist

What is the best part of your job?

I love working closely with the therapy team and the wider hospice team to enable patients to go home or have the best possible quality of life.

What are your hobbies?

I’ve just had a little girl, so she takes up most of my time.

Who is your favourite band?

Take That.

Margurite Clark, Volunteer Receptionist

What is the best part of your job?

Talking to people.

What are your hobbies?

Walking.

What is your favourite song?

Frank Sinatra, My Way.

Mike Carew, Head Chef

What is the best part of your job?

Trying to give the best possible service we can. I don’t cut corners and it shows.

What are your most popular dishes?

Most popular dishes are soft meals such as homemade quiche, corned beef hash, braised steak and fish.

What are your hobbies?

Travelling.

What is your favourite music?

Puccini’s operas, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple.

Jane Wilkinson, Area Fundraising Manager

What’s the most rewarding part of your role?

I have worked for Marie Curie for 16 years and love my role at the Liverpool Hospice.

I am surrounded by a dedicated team of doctors, nurses, staff and volunteers and we all work towards supporting our patients and their loved ones at a very difficult time in their lives. 

What's your most memorable moment working for the charity?

Being invited to attend a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace as a representative of Marie Curie Cancer Care.

What are your hobbies / interests away from work?

Amateur dramatics, dancing, and walking. I love spending time with my family, particularly my new granddaughter in the United States. I enjoy life to the full with my good friends.