Celebration for Kate a very fitting tribute

THE life of influential doctor Kate Granger was celebrated at a party which raised more than Â£1,000 for St Gemma's Hospice on the night alone.

Dr Granger captured the attention of the nation by writing about her experiences with illness as an NHS patient and had a huge impact on many in the health world.

She had planned the celebration before her death and told her husband she wanted “no tears” at the event.

Instead there was a performance from the NHS Choir, dancing and much chance to celebrate Dr Granger on Saturday night at Aspire in Leeds.

News presenter Duncan Wood, left, and Chris Pointon, husband of the late Kate Granger.

Her husband, Chris Pointon, said: “Everybody had a good time celebrating Kate’s life. I think it was a very fitting tribute. It was how she would have wanted it.”

Dr Granger launched the #hellomynameis campaign to promote compassionate care and get medics to introduce themselves to patients after her own experiences.

Her campaign for more personalised and compassionate care has been supported all over the world and 400,000 health workers across 90 organisations are now backing the drive.

She was recognised with an MBE and awards including a Special Achievement Award from the BMJ.