Cystic Fibrosis

We have been caring for adults with Cystic Fibrosis since 1994. Following a major refurbishment in 2010, we now occupy a purpose-built state-of-the-art facility – one of the most modern and well equipped in the country. The unit provides inpatient and outpatient services. We take a holistic approach to the management of Cystic Fibrosis (CF). This means we support, every aspect of your condition and how it affects your life. Our aim is to provide a friendly and caring environment where you will receive expert advice, information and care.

MACFC cares for over 500 adults with CF from across the North West. We are recognised nationally and internationally for high -quality care, innovation and research. We are passionate about enhancing the services available to our patients and supporting the growth and development of our team.

Our Aim:

Our goal is to provide physical and emotional support, while encouraging you to be independent and take an active role in your own care. Our aim is to provide care and support that enables you to enjoy the highest possible quality of life. We provide multidisciplinary care from our experienced and dedicated team of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians, social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, clinical physiologists and pharmacists.

What is Cystic Fibrosis:

Cystic Fibrosis is one of the most common life-threatening genetic disorders, affecting around 11,000 people in the UK. The disease primarily affects the lungs, with repeated chest infections and breathlessness, but also has important effects on nutrition, diabetes, bones and joints. For more information about CF in general, and living with CF, please see the website of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust:

Medical Team

The consultants work as a team, providing cover for both outpatients and inpatients, and participating in the teaching, research and service delivery activities for the centre.

We also have close links with other services based at Wythenshawe Hospital including gastroenterology and hepatology, musculoskeletal, urology, ENT, obstetrics, interventional radiology and lung transplant services.