East Cheshire Hospice provides special care for adults suffering from life-limiting illnesses from which there is no cure. We care for the whole person, aiming to meet all their needs, whether they are medical, emotional or spiritual or around the challenges of daily-living. We support families and carers throughout what is often a difficult period.

Our mission is to make every day count for our patients and those important to them. The Hospice is full of laughter and truly a place where life is celebrated.

Supported by over four hundred local volunteers, East Cheshire Hospice is based in Macclesfield and cares for people throughout East Cheshire and parts of North Derbyshire. Most patients suffer from cancer but we also care for people with other conditions, such as heart disease, multiple sclerosis or motor neurone disease.

Staffed by specialist nurses, doctors and support staff, we have a 15 bed in-patient unit where patients can stay for end of life care, rehabilitation, symptom control or respite care. The unit is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. We have a busy Day Care Centre which helps local people continue to live independently at home.

Working in both the in-patient unit and the Day Care Centre, the Hospice has a team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social workers. We offer a range of complementary therapies, including art therapy, acupuncture, reiki, reflexology and aromatherapy. We run self help courses and even have a hair salon where patients can pamper themselves a little. The Hospice also has a dedicated Chaplaincy team for spiritual care and support.