Inspector Morse actor Kevin Whately sends video boost to staff at hospice near Biggleswade

Kevin, who has starred in TV dramas such as Inspector Morse and Lewis and lives in Bedfordshire, says in the video (seen above): “You’re doing a fantastic job. You’ll always be heroes of mine... So I salute you and urge you to keep up the good work and we’ll get through this crisis.”

Sue Ryder nurses, doctors, healthcare team and staff are caring for patients during the coronavirus crisis. The hospice provides expert palliative care for local people with life-limiting conditions.

The charity recently launched an emergency appeal for fund to help it through the crisis. To make a donation visit www.sueryder.org/donate.