Lanarkshire MSP learns of challenges faced by hospice during pandemic

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A Lanarkshire MSP visited a East Kilbride-based hospice to discuss the challenges of the COVID pandemic. Graham Simpson visited palliative care facility Kilbryde Hospice to learn about the crucial work they are doing for patients requiring end of life care, the support they offer families and the challenges posed by the pandemic.

He met with CEO Gordon McHugh, at their site in East Kilbride, to have a look around the facilities and hear about their plans for the future.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The Kilbryde Hospice Appeal, which was first set-up in 2001 by Tony McGuiness and Dr John Richards, have been providing day services, care at home and counselling from their new building since 2016 when it opened.Mr Simpson, who previously visited the site in 2018, discussed their work connecting local services together in South Lanarkshire and the importance of the 98 members of staff and 200 volunteers who have been tirelessly fundraising for the hospice through their three local furniture shops and by hosting a variety fundraising activities.The pair covered the challenges which have surrounded the hospice during the last two years due to the pandemic and the impact the restrictions have had on the running of the centre.An appeal spearheaded by the East Kilbride News saw the community rally