The East Cheshire Hospice

What is a Hospice?

It is a centre of excellence providing specialist palliative care, with skilled individualised care being provided in a comfortable environment for those people suffering illnesses for which there is presently no cure.

Where is your Hospice and Who Does it Serve?

The Hospice is situated in Macclesfield, serving the whole area of East Cheshire, including Wilmslow, Handforth, Poynton, Disley, Congleton and Knutsford. The High Peak area of North Derbyshire is also served.

What Services Does Your Hospice Provide?

15 beds for for end of life care, rehabilitation, symptom control or respite care.

A busy Day Care Centre which helps local people continue to live independently at home.

A team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social workers

A chaplaincy team always there to provide spiritual care and support.

Art therapy and a range of complementary therapies, including acupuncture, reiki, reflexology and aromatherapy.

Who Owns the Hospice?

East Cheshire Hospice is a registered charity, incorporated as a private company and limited by guarantee. Trustees serve on the Council, to whom the Chief Executive is responsible for the day-to-day running of high quality services.

How Much Does the Hospice Cost to Run and do Patients Have to Pay?

Less than 23% of annual running costs are provided by grants from health authorities, which means that £6,000 per day has to be raised by voluntary contributions, legacies and various fundraising events, as well as through the Hospice lottery and it's shops.

No charge is made to patients for services provided.

How You Can Help Your Hospice?

By volunteering to work at the Hospice, in a number of departments;

By joining one of the Support Groups in the area who raise funds;

By assisting in one of the shops in Macclesfield, Wilmslow or Congleton;

By taking part in the lottery;

Contact the Hospice for further details

Millbank Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3DR
Telephone: 01625 610364
Fax: 01625 612611
Website: http://www.eastcheshirehospice.org.uk
Email: admin@echospice.org.uk