CHRISTCHURCH Hospital are to host drop-in session for residents to view the plans for a new care-led development at the hospital site.

The partnership of three local organisations - Macmillan Caring Locally, The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (RBCH) and The Affordable Housing & Healthcare Group - are working closely together to bring much needed health and wellbeing facilities to the Christchurch area.

The proposal includes a new Macmillan Hospice, additional NHS health facilities and a retirement living village at Christchurch Hospital.

Visitors will have the opportunity to ask questions and give their feedback on the proposed plans.

The drop-in sessions will be held on Friday January 17 from 10am to 7pm and Saturday January 18 from 10am to 4pm at Christchurch Hospital on Fairmile Road. There will be free parking onsite during these times.