STAFF at Solihull’s Marie Curie hospice welcomed Solihull West and Shirley MP, Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst.
Dr Shastri-Hurst was given a tour of the Marsh Lane site provides end of life care for people with any illness they are likely to die from including Alzheimer’s and their loved ones.
The Conservative MP said: “I am incredibly grateful for the hugely important role everyone at Marie Curie does in supporting terminally ill patients and their families.
“The facilities were highly impressive, from its treatment rooms, a ‘man shed’, games room, and stunning gardens.
“It’s clear that Marie Curie provides compassionate and loving end-of-life care.
“Marie Curie and its fundraisers do a tremendous job at funding two thirds of its income.
“There are important discussions to be had in Parliament about how the Government can deliver fairer funding for hospices, who ultimately are delivering a key service for the NHS.”
Toby North, Marie Curie’s head of public affairs, said:“We were pleased to welcome Dr Shastri-Hurst to Marie Curie’s West Midlands Hospice this week to discuss the vital expert care we give to anyone with an illness they’re likely to die from, whether at home, in our hospices or over the phone.
“At a time when our research tells us that that too many people are dying without the end of life care and support they need, we look forward to working with Dr Shastri-Hurst – in our community and in Westminster – to ensure that everyone gets the best possible care, free from avoidable pain, and with the dignity and respect they deserve, regardless of who they are or where they live.”
