Our Vision
We’re embarking on our most ambitious refurbishment to date, so that Ronald McDonald House Alder Hey can continue to be there for families and patients of Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.
With your help, Liverpool’s ‘home away from home’ can be transformed for the families of tomorrow.
Ronald McDonald House Alder Hey has worked alongside Alder Hey Children’s Hospital since 1993, providing a vital ‘home away from home’ for families of patients throughout their treatment. We are incredibly proud of the work the team has achieved, and the support provided to thousands of families from across Merseyside, the UK and even across the globe. But due to the age of the facilities, staff and family feedback shows that the House requires major investments.
Mac House is regularly impacted by ongoing maintenance issues, some of which require invasive and costly repairs. These issues often disrupt families during their stay and provide ongoing difficulties to the dedicated team. The building services, equipment, furniture and décor are also tired and, in some cases, not fit for purpose, impacting the homely and calming environment that we strive to provide.
The challenge to transform
As the House has been extended over time, the current layout does not flow well, and provides accessibility problems in certain areas. Feedback also suggests that it currently does not provide enough well-rounded spaces to support the needs of all age groups, or to enhance our additional support services such as our Day Pass programme.
Our multimillion-pound transformation is essential to provide a state of the art ‘home away from home’ for families of patients at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. The remodelling will provide a new layout, new spaces, and modern décor and equipment that will enhance families’ experience and provide them with facilities to better support their well-being and make special memories together.