BARNSLEY MP Dan Jarvis spent time visiting Barnsley Hospice to find out more about the outstanding care they provide to patients with life limiting illnesses and their families.

He met with hospice chair of the board, John Pitt, and chief executive Julie Ferry, to learn about the importance of hospice care and why the hospice is an essential resource for Barnsley.

Julie said: “We were delighted to welcome Dan to the hospice and are excited about working together in the future.

“He is a great supporter of hospice care and we look forward to building our relationship with him.”

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