Our Vision

• A world where palliative care is accessible by all.

Our Mission

• To promote and facilitate the provision of high quality palliative care in the developing world where such care is limited.

Our Aims

• We seek to work in partnership with organisations and individuals to empower sustainable developments in palliative care.

• We are needs-led and only work in response to requests from local colleagues.

• We provide expertise, education, training, mentoring and support.

• We seek to influence policy makers by raising awareness of palliative care needs in the developing world with governments, NGOs, donor agencies and academic institutions.

Our Values

• We respect the integrity of each person: their faith, background and lifestyle.

• We are motivated by compassion inspired by the love of Christ.

Trustees

• Simon Barker - a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Aberdeen.

• Katherine Burnett (Treasurer) - a Chartered Accountant in Edinburgh.

• Margery Jackson - has worked with Tearfund to support volunteers, encourage church involvement, and link with partners overseas; lives in Kirkintilloch.

• Jacqui Mackintosh - a social worker working in health and social care training, in Aberdeen.

• Andrew Tait (Chair) - Director of his own company in Lennoxtown; and has considerable experience of overseas development.

• Grahame Tosh - a Consultant in Palliative Care in Southend.

• Jane Williams - has worked in the NHS and overseas with BMS Worldmission, is now based in Aberdeen.

Medical Director

The Medical Director of Cairdeas, Dr Mhoira Leng, is a Consultant Palliative Care Physician holding speciality accreditation within the UK and previously a Consultant with NHS Grampian and head of a regional palliative care service. She has more than 10 years' experience of promoting palliative care in developing countries.

Cairdeas is a registered charity

Cairdeas International Palliative Care Trust,
Scottish Charity No. SC037431

Address: 5 High Street, Aberdeen, AB24 3EE