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Francis House Children’s Hospice has been providing respite care for children, teenagers and young adults with life-limiting conditions since it opened its doors in 1991. The hospice helps over 370 families from all over the north west of England. Caring for someone, often for twenty four hours a day, seven days a week can put a huge strain on families. In spite of their desperate need, many shy away from seeking help from a hospice. They expect that it will be a sad place, and some may not feel ready to face the true nature of their child’s condition. When they do come to Francis House they find a place of rest, fun and enjoyment in a comfortable, home from home environment. All our services are completely free. By far the largest part of funding comes through charitable donations. In recent years, medical interventions and improved methods of care have seen the number of children living into early adulthood increase. To meet this growing need, a seven bedroom extension for teenagers and young adults was opened in May 2014. All children who come to Francis House have life-limiting conditions and their care is palliative. When life is short it must be of the highest quality. That's what we work hard to achieve.

We are Manchester Foundation Trust Charity. We raise funds for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country. Our Trust is made up of 10 hospitals which provide a full range of hospital services to 850,000 people across Manchester, Trafford and beyond. It is the biggest single provider of specialised services in England, with patients coming from across the country to receive the expert care provided in our hospitals. Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital North Manchester General Hospital Manchester Royal Infirmary Wythenshawe Hospital Manchester Royal Eye Hospital Saint Mary’s Hospital Manchester University Dental Hospital Withington Community Hospital Trafford General Hospital Altrincham Hospital Our Trust is a leader in healthcare research and innovation and our clinical teams are at the forefront of many major medical breakthroughs. Our Trust is also home to two Local Care Organisations (LCOs) which run NHS community health and adult social care services in Manchester and Trafford. What We Do Our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We raise funds that go over and above core NHS provision to make a difference for the people we treat, ensuring our patients – young and old – receive the very best treatment in the very best facilities. Together, we: • Enable the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment for diagnosis and treatment • Fund pioneering medical research to improve our understanding of illnesses and how best to treat them • Create welcoming, friendly environments that allow patients, and their families, to feel at ease during their time in our care. Whether you’re donating money or items, fundraising, or volunteering your time, it is your support that makes this happen. Together we make a difference.

The together centre @ loxley house seeks to develop a range of health and well-being activities to achieve our social objectives and become sustainable in the longer term. key activities of the trust are to manage the centre as an accessible, community facility hosting a range of activities to the community and to provide a range of services to meet the needs of people with disabilities.