A HOSPICE needs to raise £105,000 to keep its home care service running.

St Christopher's Hospice depends entirely on voluntary donations to run the free Hospice at Home service.

It provides round-the-clock nursing care for people who want to stay in their own homes while dying.

St Christopher's Hospice director of nursing Penny Hansford said: "Every donation, large or small, makes a real difference to our patients and their families in those precious last days and hours of life.

"I can't think of any time which is more important."

The Hospice at Home service was set up by the hospice three years ago.

Donations should be sent to Hospice at Home Appeal, St Christopher's Hospice, 51-59 Lawrie Park Road, Sydenham, SE26 6DZ or you can donate online at stchristophers.org.uk