Claire House children's hospice hits 10 year milestone

Jun 3 2009 by Liza Williams, Birkenhead News

A WIRRAL children’s hospice is celebrating its 10th birthday.

Claire House, in Bebington, Wirral, serves 300 youngsters, providing invaluable care, support and facilities.

The charity is supported by Coleen Rooney, whose sister received respite care there.

Denis Mahony has chaired the hospice since its infancy, and is proud the charity is celebrating such a milestone: “We are holding lots of events this year at various locations to celebrate.

“The quest to open the hospice began in 1989, when no dedicated children’s hospices existed in England.

“In 1999 the original building opened, with six beds and three rooms for families.

“But demand grew all the time, and still is growing.

“There are now 10 rooms for patients and five for parents.

“It is an amazing organisation to chair, and our employees and volunteers do such a fantastic job.”