Zoe Place Liverpool

Zoe's Place: A Heartfelt Goodbye to Liverpool's Cherished Baby Hospice!

Liverpool's Zoe's Place Baby Hospice is closing its doors after 30 years, leaving families with heavy hearts. Find out how families are coping and what support is in place!

Zoe's Place Baby Hospice, a beacon of hope in Liverpool for families facing the unimaginable, announced its closure after 30 years of dedicated service. This cherished establishment has provided respite, end-of-life, and palliative care to babies and children suffering from complex illnesses and disabilities since its inception in 1995. Families who have relied on the compassionate staff and nurturing environment are now grappling with the impending loss, feeling as though a safety net has been pulled away from beneath them.

Kirsty Moore, mother of three-year-old Lottie, expressed her devastation. "I felt so safe and secure leaving Lottie at Zoe's Place," she said, highlighting the trust families placed in the hospice. Zoe's Place has been more than just a care facility; it has been a sanctuary where families could find solace, professional support, and a sense of community in their darkest times. The announcement of the closure has sparked an outpouring of emotions from families whose lives have been touched by the endearing care offered at Zoe's Place.

Claire House, another Merseyside hospice, has stepped up to support families affected by the closure. The trustees released a statement reassuring families that even as Zoe's Place shuts its doors, they will not be left stranded. This collaboration shows the solidarity and interconnectedness of healthcare providers in times of need, proving that love and care for the vulnerable continue beyond the walls of a single institution.

As the countdown begins towards the closure at the end of the year, the local community is coming together to celebrate the legacy of Zoe’s Place—an institution that has touched countless lives over three decades. Events to honour the hospice’s mission and the families it served are in the works, allowing those affected to reminisce about the joy, hope, and comfort it has provided.

Interestingly, Zoe’s Place was the first of its kind in Liverpool and has paved the way for similar services across the UK, showing the power of compassionate care in the face of adversity. Moreover, statistics reveal that child hospices are vital as they not only support children but also provide essential respite care that alleviates parental stress. The closing of Zoe’s Place marks not just the end of an era for Liverpool but a significant challenge that highlights the urgent need for continuing investment in child healthcare services.