Martin House

The vision of Martin House became a reality thanks to the dedication of the Venerable Richard M C Seed, Archdeacon of York, and to the generosity of thousands of people who raised money. The hospice was formally opened by the Duchess of Kent in 1987. The founding Head Nurse, Lenore Hill, was appointed one year prior to the opening. This meant that... right from the start she played an integral role in shaping the development of Martin House to fully meet the needs of the children and their families. The impact on a family in which there is a child with a life limiting illness is difficult to imagine, but the company is committed to being alongside the children and families in a way which is as flexible as possible. The company has worked collaboratively with many different families over the years and they have helped the company develop and fine-tune what the company is able to offer, and to expand the range of the company's services. When Martin House opened its doors to children and their families in 1987, the company became only the second children's hospice in the UK. Since that time the company has played a leading role in the development of the philosophy and delivery of children's hospice care, not only in the UK but throughout the world. The company's commitment to innovative development and the delivery of high quality, child and family led services continued with the opening of Whitby Lodge in 2002, the UK's first unit for teenagers and young people. Martin House is a purpose built hospice for children, young people and their families. The company take referrals from the Yorkshire region and aim to support and care for families in which there is a child with a life-limiting condition. There is no charge to families that use Martin House.Read More