A Glasgow hospice has announced its new chairwoman.

Heather Matthews, an 'industry-leading' Scottish businesswoman, was appointed chair of The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice Board at its annual general meeting on October 23.

She takes over from Ronnie Bowie, who had served in the position since 2019.

Heather's involvement with the hospice is also a continuation of a 'long-held' family commitment to the organisation.

She said: "The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice is an organisation which my family has supported for as long as I can remember.

"I was raised to understand the importance of service, to your community and to those around you, and to be asked to step into the role of chair is a genuine honour.

"I will do my utmost to continue the legacy of the previous chair Ronnie Bowie, to support Rhona Baillie and her senior team, and lead the Hospice Board of Directors to navigate the challenges ahead.

"Throughout, I will remain focused on the care which the hospice provides for the patients and families, who are at the heart of everything we do."

She is the managing director of 'luxury' chauffeur company Little’s, and has been a board member since 2021.

As the daughter of Little’s founder, she began working for the family business in 1991 after graduating from university.

After this, she became a partner in 1997 and managing director in 2005.

Heather has earned multiple business awards, including Resilient Business of the Year at the Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards in 2023.

Rhona Baillie OBE, chief executive of The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice, added: "I am delighted to welcome Heather as the new chair of our board which has a vital role in setting the strategic direction and delivering effective governance for the charity.

"As demand for hospice care increases, we are also faced with reducing statutory funding and I am certain that Heather’s knowledge and expertise will help guide us through these challenges to ensure we can continue providing our gold standard care for our patients and families."

As the new chair, Heather will provide leadership and guidance to the Board of trustees and its committees.