Today Andrew Mitchell visited Birmingham Hospice (which most of us will know as the former John Taylor Hospice) and met the new CEO Paul Bytheway and Samantha Owen - a Suttonian who is also one of their Trustees.

Andrew said:

“The hospice receives 58% of its funding from the taxpayer but spends around £18.5 million a year, so fundraising is incredibly important and, as I discovered today, the Royal Town is playing  a big part in that.

“I toured the hospice, which supplies 24/7 specialist palliative care services, meeting many of the dedicated people who work there.  I thanked them, on behalf of the people of Sutton, for all they do.

I’d like also to thank the Trustees for the vital role they play, in giving up their time to serve the community, and new CEO Paul for his kind hospitality.”