Greg vists hospice

BATTLE and Bexhill MP Greg Barker visited St Michael's Hospice after being invited by chairman Julian Avery to see for himself the care provided at the much-loved institution.

Mr Barker met senior staff to discuss the challenge of ongoing funding and the development of local services before chatting to patients. Speaking after the visit, Mr Barker said: "St Michael's has such a wonderful atmosphere and provides such a first class service, all thanks to the truly dedicated generosity of local people."