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
Latest News
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
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
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
