The chairman of trustees at one of the county's hospice charities has confirmed he is stepping down.

Mo Tutty said the time was right to step aside at Gravesend-based Ellenor as it embarks on a new five year strategy.

He will be replaced by fellow trustee Roger Wedderburn-Day - currently vice chair and trustee.

Ellenor delivers services across Kent - both at its care sites and at home.

Mr Tutty said: "It has been a real privilege to work with Ellenor over the years and to see the charity continue to develop and grow. I remain immensely proud of the work we do and the impact we have on people’s lives."

Roger Wedderburn-Day is a retired lawyer with nearly 30 years’ experience, a governor of Knole Academy, a trustee of his former firm’s charitable foundation and a volunteer with the Institute of Advanced Motoring.

He added: "I am excited about the opportunity to take the charity forward. I would like to thank Mo for his long and valuable contribution and look forward to working with the board of trustees on the new five year strategic plan - to ensure that families have access to the very best palliative and end of life care as we continue to serve our communities."