If you have ever wondered what it might be like inside a children’s hospice?
You can get to find out as Francis House Children’s Hospice opens its doors to the public for an open day on Saturday November 9.
The hospice holds viewing day’s twice a year to give members of the public and supporters the opportunity to see how their donations help support children and families from across Greater Manchester.
A warm welcome is in store as guided tours led by members of the hospice care team take place throughout the day. Visitors can experience the home from home environment and see the incredible facilities including the sensory and cinema rooms, hydrotherapy pool, soft play and music rooms.
Francis House is based on Parrswood Road in Didsbury and supports the families of children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. Family flats and bedrooms for siblings enable the whole family to enjoy a well-earned break and return home refreshed.
Caring for a disabled child or young person with complex needs can be very tiring and with a team of play specialists, nursery nurses and registered nurses, the staff at Francis House take care of the needs of the child whilst providing fun and memorable experiences.
In addition to the tours, members of the public will be able to purchase merchandise and find out about upcoming events to take part in. Refreshments will also be available in the hall.
Francis House Children’s Hospice opened in 1991, only the fifth children’s hospice to be built in the UK. In 2014 the hospice doubled in size with the opening of a teenage and young adult wing. The age-appropriate environment is a parent-free zone and offers the young people valuable independence.
It costs £4.8 million a year to run Francis House with the majority of income raised through charitable donations.
No children or families will be resident during Open Day. For more information call 0161 443 2200 or click below.
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