TENNIS pundit Tim Henman took time out of his busy schedule to visit Naomi House and Jacksplace.

The former British number one who won 11 titles and played in four Wimbledon semi-finals visited the hospice near Winchester with his wife Lucy.

Tim and Lucy were representing The Tim Henman Foundation, a charity that organises programmes to better the lives of disadvantaged young people, focusing on education, health and welfare.

The couple were joined by Richard Garrett and Kathryn Hamlet from The Foundation, and spent time touring the state of the art facilities and meeting children and young people that rely on the high standard of care available at the hospices.

During the tour Tim, Lucy and their colleagues tried out the hospice’s brand new sensory room and music therapy suite, as well as visiting the charity’s hydrotherapy pool, gardens and spiritual spaces.

The group also spent time in the charity’s dedicated spaces for post-bereavement care, and heard about the work support that Naomi House & Jacksplace offers families at the end of a child or young person’s life.

Tim Henman, said: “Lucy and I were so impressed with every aspect of our visit to Naomi House and Jacksplace. The quality of dedicated care that can be delivered through the excellent facilities and the amazing staff is outstanding.

“The whole feel of Naomi House and Jacks Place is one of being an extension to the child or young person’s home and family. My Foundation is keen to support this charity’s wonderful endeavours."

Naomi House & Jacksplace Chief Executive, Mark Smith, said:“It was a real pleasure to Welcome Tim, Lucy and their colleagues from the Tim Henman Foundation to Naomi House & Jacksplace.

“They all had a deep understanding of what we are doing here at the hospices and the very real and lasting impact we can have on families that use our service. They were exceptionally generous with their time and really engaged with the children, young people and care staff that they met.”

Naomi House and Jacksplace cares for more than 360 life-limited and life-threatened children and young adults from across Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Dorset, West Sussex, Surrey and the Isle of Wight