Boss of Demelza Hospice Care near Sittingbourne calls for more government funding so they can carry on helping sick children
Published: 12:43, 18 June 2019
Updated: 12:44, 18 June 2019
The boss of a Kent children's hospice is calling on the Government to guarantee more funding as a week recognising the work they do takes place.
Demelza Hospice Care near Sittingbourne needs about £10m a year to keep running - with only 12% of that coming from the Government or the NHS.
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