Nichole Hockett, Hospice in the Home Senior Sister, was awarded the prestigious honour alongside 510 dedicated community nurses nationally, highlighting their exceptional work across nursing services, education, innovation and leadership, and the vital role they play in the healthcare system. 

Nichole qualified as a nurse in 2005 and joined the SinglePoint team at St Helena Hospice in 2013, where she answered the first phone call made to the 24/7 support and advice line when the service began.

She later achieved a degree in palliative care and became a clinical nurse specialist caring holistically for patients at home with symptom management, advanced care planning and support for their families.

In her current role as senior sister, she leads and inspires her colleagues at the hospice, and other health care professionals in community settings, with her skills and knowledge in patient-centred care.

Mrs Hockett becomes the fourth Queen’s Nurse at St Helena Hospice.