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Oct 09, 2024
Zoe's Place Baby Hospice in Liverpool to Close
Zoe's Place, the only baby-specific hospice in Liverpool, will shut its doors by the end of the year due to ongoing financial struggles. The hospice, which provides palliative, respite, and end-of-life care for babies and infants, has been a vital lifeline for families in the community.
Funding Challenges Behind the Closure
The hospice has faced severe funding shortages over recent years, struggling to meet its operational costs despite public donations and fundraising efforts. This financial strain has led to the difficult decision to close the facility.
Families and Staff Devastated
The announcement has left families who rely on the hospice heartbroken, with many expressing their deep concern over the lack of alternative care options for their children. Staff members, who have provided compassionate care for years, are also facing uncertainty as the closure date approaches.
Call for Urgent Support
Campaigns are emerging in a last-ditch effort to save Zoe’s Place. Supporters are calling on the local government and the wider public to offer financial aid in hopes of keeping the hospice open or finding solutions for the families it serves.