Derek Phillips, who lives in Park Gate, set up Demelza Hospice Care for Children more than 25 years ago after his daughter, Demelza, died of a brain tumour at only 24 years old.

Demelza founder Derek Phillips has died at 83 years old. The couple established the not-for-profit in honour of their daughter, Demelza, who died of a brain tumour at the age of 24.