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
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New Chief Executive
Rachael Taylor will take up the role of Chief Executive of Francis House Children's Hospice in April 2025.
Monday 2nd December 2024
Homecare – building relationships
With the expansion of the Homecare service post Covid, two exciting new groups are changing lives.
Wednesday 25th September 2024
463 – ten years of love, laughter, and plenty of brews!
Jeff Smith MP and Bishop John Arnold attend the 10th Anniversary celebrations of 463 Francis House Families Ltd in Didsbury.
Tuesday 10th September 2024
Francis House trustee Eamonn O’Neal appointed as High Sheriff of Greater Manchester
Dr Eamonn O'Neal DL has been chosen by King Charles as the next High Sheriff of Greater Manchester.
Wednesday 13th March 2024
No 92 – one year on
A ground breaking pilot project in Heaton Moor, Stockport, providing a care home for young people with life-limiting conditions and complex needs, opened its doors one year ago.
Thursday 15th February 2024
Francis House chief executive set to retire after twenty years
The long-standing chief executive of Francis House Children’s Hospice has announced he will retire next year.
Tuesday 13th February 2024
Manchester Munich Memorial Foundation donates £12000 to Francis House
The Manchester Munich Memorial Foundation (MMMF) – a charity founded to preserve the legacy of the Busby Babes has donated £12,000 to Francis House Children’s Hospice.
Tuesday 23rd January 2024
New Year Message
Francis House CEO David Ireland looks back on 2023 and ahead to 2024
Friday 5th January 2024