Local MPs support new hospice

Dorset MPs are showing their support and are encouraging local awareness about the Lewis-Manning hospice which is due to open in May.

Dorset MPs are showing their support and are encouraging local awareness about the Lewis-Manning hospice which is due to open in May.

The Poole charity, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, will be receiving a visit from four local MPs, Annette Brooke, Conor Burns, Robert Syms and Tobias Ellwood this month (March) at its new hospice in Lilliput and Poole.

Artists image of the new hospice. Courtesy of The Lewis Manning Team Blog Spot.

Elizabeth Purcell, Lewis-Manning Hospice’s Executive said: “Our funding situation remains very tight and it is hoped the interest from the MPs will help to unlock some additional funding opportunities.”

The Lewis Manning Hospice is a free day service caring for up to 650 local people with life-threatening illnesses and is in need of extra funding.

The new hospice in Lilliput Poole, is a 23 bedded unit which will allow patients to stay overnight for the first time as well as a breathlessness clinic and lymphedema clinic.

To raise extra funds for the hospice, a charity walk is taking place on 24 March which will be hosted by Bad Girls star Debra Stephenson.

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