A hospice has been rated outstanding following an inspection from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Ellenor, a charity with centres in Dartford and Gravesend, provides end-of-life, cancer and respite care to people of all ages.

It was given the rating following an inspection carried out over three days in July.

Chief executive Claire Cardy said: “We are delighted to have received this outstanding rating from the CQC, the highest the regulator can award. This is testament to the dedication of our fantastic team of expert staff and volunteers.

“We regularly receive positive feedback from our patients and their families, but it’s a huge accolade to have the quality of care and compassion recognised by this inspection too.

“Our ethos is always to provide the best quality personalised care and support and enable families to make the most of the time they have together.”