News | Claire House Children's Hospice

Photo of proposed Front of Claire House Liverpool

26 June 20263 Min Read

Planning Permission Is Granted for Full Children’s Hospice in West Derby

Planning permission was officially granted to transform the charity’s West Derby site into a full, state-of-the-art 24/7 children’s hospice, bringing vital care closer to home

Claire House launches The Extra Miles Counts campaign

18 May 2026

Claire House launches campaign to bring children’s hospice care closer to home in Liverpool

Claire House launches The Extra Mile Counts campaign.

8 May 2026

Claire House’s Janet Abraham wins Legacy Giving Award 2026

The national award celebrates the difference made to children and families now and in the future.

29 April 2026

New Multi-Sensory Room Opens at Claire House Hospice

Thanks to Smurfit Westrock Foundation funding, a new multi-sensory room has opened at Claire House.

29 April 2026

Admiral Taverns Supports Claire House

Admiral Taverns raised an incredible £80,000 for Claire House Children’s Hospice.

Sarah and Rich Lamb are running the London Marathon

22 April 20262 Min Read

Running for Everlyn

Claire House parents to take on the London Marathon in memory of their baby daughter.

Louise, Leanne and Lucy at the Claire House afternoon tea event

20 April 20263 Min Read

TV presenter Lucy Meacock: ‘Why Claire House means so much’

Claire House holds a special place in the ITV news anchor's heart.

10 April 2026

Standing beside our siblings

On National Siblings Day, Liverpool artist Gemma Longworth reflects on how art supports our brothers and sisters, inspired by her own loss.

2 April 2026

Inspired to Care

For Claire House lead nurse Erin, looking after seriously ill children isn’t just a job – it’s something she’s meant to do.

31 March 2026

‘It reminds me of just how much everybody loved him’

When Pandy lost her son Adam aged 18, the care and kindness of Claire House helped her through.

26 March 20262 Min Read

Meet Lesley Fellows - Our Director of Care & Family Services

When Lesley Fellows joined Claire House in 2003, she brought a passion for community nursing and a belief families deserve choice in children's care.

Faye - young adult supported by Claire House - baking hospice shortbread during her respite stay.

20 March 2026

Claire House Recipe - Buttery Hospice Shortbread

There’s no doubt that shortbread is a firm favourite at Claire House. Take a look at the recipe here.

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