An Oakworth man being treated at Manorlands is supporting a campaign to dispel myths surrounding hospices.

Chris Banting  hopes to spread the message that the Oxenhope hospice is a place where people go to live, not to die. He wants people to learn about the wide range of services it offers for both in-patients and those still living at home.

Mr Banting spoke following research by the charity Sue Ryder, which runs Manorlands, into what people really thought of hospices.