Our beloved founder, Jecca Brook, was a cherished and highly respected figure in Chipping Campden. Known for her compassion, generosity, keen interest in others, and hearty sense of humour, she touched the lives of many and is deeply missed. Jecca sadly passed away in May 2021. We invite you to read her obituary to learn more about her remarkable life and legacy.
She started her nursing career in London before marrying David Brook. His RAF career took them to many new places, before settling in the Cotswolds in 1989. Soon after that, Jecca began thinking about a way she could carry on her nursing. She approached two GPs with her idea of starting a Hospice at Home Service. Then, as now, there was a huge need for this additional support. So the idea of Campden Home Nursing took shape. Jecca gave herself 3 months to raise three thousand pounds. She achieved this through generous donations and even baking bread to raise the money.
Campden Home Nursing has been dedicated to providing compassionate, at-home nursing care for those with a life-limiting illness for 34 years. Since its founding, the charity has grown significantly, supported by a skilled team of experienced nurses, a committed board of trustees, and strong leadership and operational staff.
In November 2017, our commitment to the community was recognised when we received the first-ever ‘Services to the Community’ award at the Campden Business Forum Awards. This prestigious honour celebrates the work initiated by our founder, Jecca. She accepted the award with a heartfelt speech, sharing her deep passion for both her family and Campden Home Nursing. Jecca’s impact and legacy were also celebrated on her 80th birthday when more than a hundred people gathered for a tea party at the town hall.
A patient’s legacy bolstered our future in 2017. This support enabled us to expand our service area and reach so we now support significantly more people and with wider services.
However, like many hospices in 2025, we face significant ongoing financial challenges. Our costs are now considerably more than our income. We are adapting and streamlining our operations, to safeguard the charity’s future to continue providing vital care in the long term.
On 11 September 2021, we officially opened Jecca’s House in Aston Road, Chipping Campden, which is the hub for our Hospice Care at Home Service team and Bereavement Counselling Services.
Jecca’s House and the Serious Illness Servce was officially opened by David Brook, husband of the late Jecca Brook, who founded Campden Home Nursing.
In November 2021 we were delighted to receive a Covid Heroes Award from Cllr Mrs Sue Amor, the Lady Mayor of Evesham, and The Cluer HR Team of the Year Award at the Concierge Medical Business and Young Entrepreneurs Awards Ceremony.
The Covid Heroes Award was given to the nursing team by the Mayor of Evesham in recognition of their commitment to patient care during the pandemic. Our Head of Nursing Services, said: “The pandemic brought its challenges, but we always responded to a request for nursing care, such is the measure of the team’s dedication
The Concierge Medical Business and Young Entrepreneurs Awards Chipping Campden 2021, are a celebration of the outstanding businesses located in the north Cotswolds and a recognition of the commercial stars of the future. The winners of the 2021 Concierge Medical Business and Young Entrepreneurs Awards were announced by Lloyd Grossman at the Cotswold House Hotel on 23rd November.
Our charity transitioned to Campden Home Nursing CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation), a status adopted by many charities. This change provides significant benefits, including limited liability protection, ensuring members and trustees are not personally liable for financial losses. We continue to use ‘Campden Home Nursing’ when we refer to the charity. However, due to banking regulations, cheques made out to us must be payable to, “Campden Home Nursing CIO.”
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