The Leadership in Compassionate CareProgramme (LCCP) commenced in 2007 as athree year programme of work. Initial fundingwas received from a private benefactorand the two organisations involved in theprogramme (NHS Lothian and EdinburghNapier University) were required to matchthis funding. The work of the programmedeveloped beyond the initial funding. ALead Nurse and four Senior Nurses wereappointed to deliver the programme and awide range of staff from both organisationswere actively involved and participated withthis team. The impetus for this programmearose from local and National concernsabout care focussed on patients and theirrelatives experiencing a lack of empathyand compassion, acknowledging that it isoften small acts of kindness and a humanconnection, alongside clinical competencethat is appreciated by patients and relative
