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John Sansome volunteer

John’s story: celebrating 20 years of volunteering

Jan 24, 2025

John Sansome has been volunteering with us for 20 years and is currently volunteering in catering at the hospice. We are so grateful ...

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How to write a Will: a simple guide

Jan 13, 2025

Writing a Will ensures your wishes are followed when it comes to distributing your assets. Whether you want to provide for your loved ...

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Meet Sally – Director of Nursing & Care at Helen & Douglas House

Jan 7, 2025 ,

Meet Sally, our Director of Nursing & Care at Helen & Douglas House. Sally started at the hospice in September and we met up ...

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Leaving a gift in your will: Janet’s story

Dec 16, 2024

Leave a gift in your Will to Helen & Douglas House and help support families with children who have terminal or life-limiting illnesses.

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Six ways we bring joy and support at Christmas

Nov 14, 2024

Christmas at Helen & Douglas House is a truly magical time, filled with excitement as children and staff embrace the holiday ...

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Step right up: join our circus themed summer party

Aug 22, 2024

This summer, we brought magic and wonder to our Helen & Douglas House families. For the first time ever, our annual summer party ...

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The Keepsake Circle: Using music to navigate grief

Aug 15, 2024

Supporting bereaved families At Helen & Douglas House, we care for the entire family, from diagnosis to symptom control and pain ...

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The Hospice Garden: A sanctuary of sensory delight

Jul 24, 2024

Helen & House children’s hospice is located in the heart of Oxford, but we are very fortunate to have outside space so we can spread our care and support into the outdoors..

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A buzzing day out for the siblings at Westbury

Jul 18, 2024

In June, a group of the siblings joined Rosa and Laura from the Siblings Team, and Westbury Bee Group at Westbury Arts Centre in ...

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National Grief Awareness Week: A Reflection with Michaela

Jul 3, 2024

It's National Grief Awareness Week, a time to recognise and raise awareness about grief. At Helen & Douglas House, we understand ...

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Celebrating Father’s Day with Love and Reflection

Jun 13, 2024

This Father’s Day, if you're celebrating with the important father figure/s in your life, we hope you have a wonderful day ...

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Weekend fun with the Network Saturday youth group

May 1, 2024

Last weekend, we joined the Youth & Transition team and some of our amazing volunteers for an action-packed Network Saturday youth ...

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