Actor Tom Hollander joined a Wycombe police chief to open a refurbished children’s hospice.

Chief Inspector Colin Seaton was joined by families, staff, volunteers and supporters at the unveiling of the refurbished Helen and Douglas House last Monday at 6pm.

CI Seaton said: "The new Helen House is an amazing place. (It’s) magical for the children and an ideal setting to make them happy and comfortable."

British actor, Mr Hollander, cut the ribbon with five-your-old Ella Dicks, from Corsham, Wiltshire, and Sam Daly, 13, from Eton, Berkshire.

He said: "The wonderful thing about the refurbishment is that they have brought it up-to-date and made improvements but retained its spirit. It continues to bring comfort, consolation, laughter and community."

The charity received £436,000 from NHS England to carry out some of the work that was needed.

Campaigners raised the extra money required and the total refurbishment cost £1.5 million.

The new hospice, based in Magdalen Road, Oxford, cares for many families from Buckinghamshire and now boasts a modern and bright interior with a spacious reception area and large play and holistic therapy area.