Tandem skydive: how it feels to fly whilst raising vital funds for a charity
Imagine standing on the edge of an open doorway in an aircraft flying at 13,000…
Read moreNon-verbal communication: ‘My boys cannot talk but they communicate to me with their eyes’
As a children’s hospice, we welcome a variety of children of differing ages, abilities and…
Read moreHospice school: How we help the children keep up with their schoolwork
You might be surprised to discover a schoolroom at our children’s hospice. Here, every day,…
Read more8 reasons why our summer pirate party rocked (the boat!)
As fun, laughter and creating special memories is at the heart of what we do…
Read moreFurniture trends: How to bring style to your home with second-hand treasures from our furniture shops
This year the public consciousness has turned firmly to helping the planet, so it’s only…
Read moreWhen play therapy turns into a river adventure
Helen & Douglas House is well-known for the respite care we provide to babies, children…
Read moreSpare a thought for Dad’s like Jason this Father’s Day
Here at Helen & Douglas House we’re asking local families who are celebrating Father’s Day…
Read moreMeet Rhian, our learning disability nurse
For Rhian, one of our learning disability nurses, no shift is ever the same which…
Read moreThe therapeutic value of cuddling and stroking a therapy cat at the children’s hospice
At Helen & Douglas House, we love to welcome animals into the hospice to complement…
Read moreWhat does Mother’s Day mean to Helen & Douglas House mums?
Mother’s Day can be a precious time to celebrate the relationship between mother and child.…
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