Stephen Kinnock speaks of his admiration for the work of hospice staff.

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"I chatted with a patient called Annette, and had a lovely and moving conversation that I had with her, he says.

"I also met some members of the knit and natter group. I saw so much care and compassion, at a very difficult time in people's lives."

The minister for care was at Katharine House in Stafford, which has received a £97,658 government grant. This, hospice staff say, will make it easier to find patient information quickly in one place.

“Hospices like Katharine House provide invaluable care and support when people need it most and this funding boost will ensure they can spend less time on admin and more time delivering exceptional patient care,” says Mr Kinnock, the son of former Labour leader Lord Kinnock.

The money for Katharine House is part of a £25 million capital investment package announced by the Government last month. A further £75 million has been pledged by April, which will be........

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