A creative therapies room has been launched at ellenor hospice especially for children.

The new feature, unveiled by the Mayor and Mayoress of Gravesham, will allow young patients under the charity’s home care to engage in play and music therapy at the hospice in Coldharbour Road, Northfleet.

It will also provide a welcome distraction from pain or distress.

Support from developer Berkeley Homes, and Dartford day nursery and preschool, Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge, helped make it happen.