An Oldham hospice has said it is "feeling the impact" of the cost-of-living crisis as it appeals for donations from the community.

Dr Kershaw's Hospice has been providing free, specialist, end-of-life and palliative care for adults with life-limiting illnesses in Oldham and its surrounding areas since 1989.

Now, as many people and businesses up and down the country struggle with the cost of living, the hospice is asking people in the community to make donations.

Lindsey Harper, Director of Clinical Services: "Utility bills have tripled, and we are feeling the impact like everyone else is. The cost of living crisis is also having an effect on much needed donations as people’s disposable income isn’t as big as it used to be.

"Our Hospice costs £14,358 a day to run, we are grateful for every amount we receive which enables us to open our doors each day. We couldn’t run our services without the support of our local community.

"For people wanting to support us you could do so by fundraising, visiting our shops, making a donation, joining our lottery or even attending our events. However you choose to support us, your support really does make a difference, thank you."

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This comes after it was revealed hospices across the UK are already facing a £70 million black hole, with only 20-33 per cent of costs being covered by NHS funding.

A petition has been launched to use the first £100m of financial conduct authority fines under the new government to go towards supporting hospices in the UK.

Dozens of hospices have signed the petition, along with more than 17,000 members of the public.

A spokesperson for Dr Kershaw's said they could not comment on the petition and whether they would be signing it.