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Priority is providing excellent end-of-life care, says new Hospice CEO

John Knight (pictured) took over the role from Anne Mills on 3 January

John Knight discusses charity's financial challenges

The new chief executive of Hospice Isle of Man says his main priority is providing excellent of end-of-life care despite funding issues.

In December the outgoing CEO, Anne Mills, said the charity had been hit hard by the economic downturn - and needed to raise £5.5 million each year.

Hospice receives £900,000 each year from government - a figure which is set to increase over the next three years.

"The question is what is the right size hospice for the Isle of Man?"

John Knight, who took up his role last week, has been speaking to Manx Radio:

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