Good quality, holistic hospice care makes a tremendous difference to individuals and whole families during some of the most difficult and traumatic times imaginable.
Despite the enduring and generous support of our local communities, charities are struggling to meet the ever-rising costs of the specialist hospice care.
I hope the unified and robust support from all of the Tees Valley MPs will raise awareness of the precarious position hospices are in and focus minds on finding longstanding solutions.