Hospice news Archives - Francis House Children's Hospice

Francis Fest and Family Day

An accessible weekend of music and fun for young people and families.

Monday 15th September 2025

Man plays a guitar to a small audience of people sat on the lawn in front of a large tent

The Blind Poet gives first reading of new children’s book at Francis House Family Fun Day

Dave Steele, The Blind Poet reads The Unstoppable Duo to an audience of families at Francis House.

Wednesday 10th September 2025

Finding joy in play

The Play Specialist Team ensures that every child or young person experiences moments of joy, creativity and comfort in an enriched hospice environment.

Monday 1st September 2025

Woman holding a waffle toy and showing it to a young boy sat in a wheelchair smiling

A Perfect Place to Turn To: Family Raises Thousands for Francis House

Family walked the Cheshire Three Peaks Challenge in celebration of daughter's birthday.

Monday 14th July 2025

large group of people wearing walking boots and matching white charity t-shirts stood on a grassy hill smiling at the camera

Sister Maureen: A Life Devoted to Faith and Care

Sister Maureen dedicated her life to supporting children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions.

Wednesday 18th June 2025

Staff and families bid farewell to hospice’s chief executive

Francis House Children’s Hospice has said a fond farewell to its Chief Executive Officer Revd David Ireland and also welcomed Rachael Taylor as his replacement.

Tuesday 25th March 2025