Drop-off spots established for saved hospice

DROP-OFF points have been set up in West Lancashire for a baby hospice that was saved after a remarkable city-wide fundraising campaign is asking people for help in choosing its new name.

- BY LIAM THORP

Zoe's Place in West Derby was facing closure last October, but a huge effort from people across Liverpool and beyond saw millions of pounds raised across a memorable month to safeguard the future of a facility that provides vital care for very poorly babies, children and their families.

Following that stunning campaign, the Liverpool branch of Zoe's Place which also has hospices in Coventry and Middlesbrough - will move forward on its own, having now been established as an independent charity, run by local people.

Last week, planning permission was approved for the charity to build its new hospice on the site of the West Derby Bowling club on Hayman's Green.

Now Liverpool Zoe's Place is inviting members of the public to help shape the future of the beloved children's hospice with the launch of its Same Heart, Fresh Start competition.