Here's Sister Frances, founder of Helen House, talking about meeting Helen and her family for the first time and the idea behind Helen House. Helen House was opened in 1982; this year we are celebrating 30 years of care at Helen & Douglas House. Find out more here.
You can watch other films about Helen & Douglas House on our YouTube channel.
What we do - Hospice care for children and young adults
What we do - Hospice care for children and young adults
Helen & Douglas House has the time and expertise to care for children and young adults with life-shortening conditions and support their families. The two hospice houses offer specialist symptom and pain management, medically-supported short breaks and end-of-life care, as well as counselling and practical support for the whole family.
Helen House opened in 1982 as the world's first children's hospice. Douglas House opened in 2004 as the world's first hospice specifically for young adults aged 16-35.
