STAFF and volunteers who had a look round Kemp Hospice's future home have predicted patients will "adore" the change.

An open day was held to introduce people connected with the hospice to the spacious former hotel on Mason Road, Kidderminster, on Saturday.

"We had lots and lots of people come through - somewhere in the region of 70 or 80," said fund-raising manager Chris Ritchie.

"People were quite impressed - obviously compared to where they've been working it's quite a dramatic difference."

She added: "One of the volunteers said she thought patients were going to adore sitting in the sun lounge, looking out into the garden with the sun shining."

The visit was designed to familiarise staff and volunteers with their new workplace so they can answer queries from patients.

It is hoped Kemp will open a bigger and better day care centre in the building by the summer.