Back to searchAbout Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice
We help babies, children and young people with life-threatening or life-limiting conditions, and their families, make the most of every day. And we support those who die young to do so in as much comfort as possible, surrounded by family. We are here to enable those we support to enjoy life as children, rather than as patients; as families, not just as carers.
Noah’s Ark was established by Michael McInerney following the death of a child in his close family in a local hospital. Unhappy with the options available for the child, he launched Noah’s Ark’s care for children and families in 2006 after years of fundraising.
We are now one of the UK’s leading children’s hospices, providing care for over 350 children and their families every year. We believe that every baby, child and young person who is seriously unwell, and their loved ones, should have access to expert and compassionate palliative care from the point of diagnosis. Partnering with London’s NHS trusts and social care organisations, we have built a home, a community and a team to make that difference.
“Noah’s Ark are a handhold in the darkest of times and they’re the fun providers in the best of times. They allow these children to be more than just their diagnosis, they allow them to be children first. This is a place where specialist care is offered, a place for families to connect, a place where the most precious of memories will be made.”
Rose, grandmother and sole guardian of Ben (who died in 2014) and Sophie who is supported by Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice.
