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Nov 11, 2026 Blog

At Helen & Douglas House we care for families and children between the ages of 0-19 at our hospice, in hospital settings or at ...

At Helen & Douglas House, research isn't something that happens in isolation. It begins with questions, conversations, lived ...

Finley had been coming to the hospice for over a decade when he died in 2023. From their first visit, through Finley’s death and in ...

知恵は分けるほど増える – “Wisdom grows when shared."Last month, our Medical Director, Dr Emily Harrop, and Kalie Griffiths, Specialist Palliative ...

For mum Belle, walking through the doors of Helen & Douglas House feels like a weight being lifted from her shoulders. Following ...

Aug 24, 2026 Blog

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, life can quickly become a whirlwind of hospital appointments, medications and uncertainty. For ...

Jun 22, 2026 Blog, Case study

For Liam, running has become far more than a hobby. It has brought friendship and community. Fundraising for the London Marathon ...

Alan and his wife are parents to three children - Georgia (12), Finley (10), and Elliot (7). Elliot has cerebral palsy and is ...

“Helen & Douglas House has given us a safe haven. We know Ella’s medical needs are covered, and we can just spend time together as ...

May 8, 2026 Blog

Siobhan has spent her entire nursing career in children’s palliative care. It was during a placement that Siobhan first discovered ...

May 8, 2026 Blog

Starting a nursing career can feel overwhelming. Starting a nursing career is a significant milestone. Beginning that journey in ...

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