Kim Barr
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Many of us across the Lincolnshire health and care system have been saddened by the recent passing of our friend and colleague, Kim Barr. Kim was an inspirational leader, tireless in her passion and desire to improve people’s experience of the health and care system. Her energy, drive and collaborative working ethos were instrumental in developing and improving many areas of work across the system. Kim worked on the early development of specialist Respiratory Care and as a MacMillan Nurse, worked with partners across the system to progress Palliative and End of Life Care services. As Matron working with Welland Ward Kim was recognised nationally for the work she did to raise the profile of older people’s nursing and was made a Fellow of Kings College. Kim became Frailty Lead for the trust and worked across the system to improve our understanding of frailty and develop our shared approach to frailty assessment. Latterly Kim worked as Neighbourhood Lead in the Skegness and Coast neighbourhood where her qualities as a leader and connector were in their element; driving integration across the health, care and community voluntary sector – passionately championing health equality for some of our most challenged communities. Kim’s work, her support, mentoring and friendship touched so many of us and she is sorely missed.
Condolences
Lisa Knowles
Kim was such a kind and enthusiastic person, who had a unique ability of making you feel included and important. I will miss her thoughtfulness and her passion to get things done. My thoughts are with her family which she often spoke of with pride.
Jessica Weller
When i first came to Lincolnshire to work in 2018 Kim was one of the first people i worked with on the East Coast. Kim you have been the basis of all my learning about frailty, equality for people, a persons advocate and most of all how to be a caring and supportive colleague in the difficult environments we are faced with. Your energy, intelligence and spirit will live on. I certainly will never think about healthcare in Lincolnshire without thinking about you. If we can all be half the clinician, friend, mum, partner you were then we will get something right. All our love always x
Ben Sandall
Kim was an amazing mentor, patient advocate and friend. She was an inspiring person who many looked up to. Very sorry for your loss.
Louise Walton
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Kim , condolences to the family , thinking of you all at this sad time.
David Weatherley
Kim’s mentoring skills were unparalleled. She had a unique ability to bring us together, health and social care professionals, as equal partners,. Her guidance and support helped me to grow both personally and professionally. Kim's legacy of mentorship continues to inspire me daily to work together for the betterment of our community. Kim, I going to miss you but remember you always. Especially standing on one leg putting my socks on :) David Walnut
George Green
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Kim, she was an amazing woman, an advocate and voice for those who needed it most, her support and care for those she worked with was second to none and she is very much missed. Sending lots of love to her family.
Tina Jane Redford
Such sad news,she was an inspirational lady always there to help and guide others. Tina Walnutcare
Jason Oxby
I am very saddened to hear of the passing of Kim. What an an amazing and inspirational lady who worked hard for the benefit of many vulnerable people. Your advice and support was greatly appreciated. Jason and Sandra (retired) ELDC.
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