Hospice leaders had warned they were being forced to close beds closing due to financial pressures.

St Giles Hospice has to find an additional £200,000 to cover an increase in national insurance.

The hospital says it provides a "tranquil and dignified space" for patients and their loved ones.

Bride Jess was ready to cancel the wedding - but the help allowed people to say goodbye to her dad.

A lack of funding and staff are blamed as hospices close beds permanently or take them out of use.

Doctor Mike Blabin tells the BBC the sector is desperately underfunded despite facing huge demand.

Weldmar Hospicecare says it would lose 40% of its funding for home visits next year.

St Luke's chief executive says the rating recognises the staff's "dedication" and "hard work".