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Meet Ellen, a Helen & Douglas House Nurse

Apr 30, 2024

Help us fund a nurse for a year In honour of International Nurses Day on 12th May, we’re hosting an exclusive first look at our Summer ...

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A unforgettable day out at Millets with the Elephant Club

Apr 25, 2024

Earlier this month, we spent the day with the siblings team and the Elephant Club as they celebrated National Siblings Day at Millets ...

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A journey of charity and adventure

Apr 19, 2024

Hear from Janet, who participated in the London to Paris Bike Ride in September 2021, raising an incredible £15,000 for Helen & ...

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Running for a cause: inspiring stories from our 2024 London Marathon runners

Apr 17, 2024

The London Marathon isn't just about the race itself, it's about the incredible individuals who lace up their trainers for causes ...

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A Day in the Life of a Siblings Worker

Apr 9, 2024

We primarily care for children living with life-shortening and terminal conditions. But, we also provide support for siblings too. ...

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Meet Carissa – Assistant Catering Manager at Helen & Douglas House

Mar 28, 2024

We'd like to introduce you to Carissa, our assistant catering manager here at Helen & Douglas House. She's been with us for 9 ...

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An Egg-cellent Easter party at the hospice

Mar 27, 2024

Last Sunday, the hospice hosted a sunshine-filled day of festive fun for the children and their families. There were lots of laughter, ...

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Meet Harry – a physiotherapist at Helen & Douglas House

Mar 16, 2024

Harry is a physiotherapist at Helen & Douglas House. For the last nine years, Harry has specialised in paediatric physiotherapy ...

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Conquer the Peaks: 7 Reasons to take on the Brecon Beacons 10 Peaks Challenge

Mar 13, 2024

Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure amidst the stunning landscapes of the Brecon Beacons? If you're pondering ...

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The magic of Sensory Play

Feb 26, 2024

A massive thank you to Claire from Embracing Arts for putting on an incredible sensory show at the hospice last week. We were joined by children and their families who use Helen & Douglas House services. It was a sensory-tastic afternoon!

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Meet Lucy – a nurse at Helen & Douglas House

Jul 28, 2023

Lucy Butters is nurse on our care team here at Helen & Douglas House. As no day is ever the same, we asked her to talk us through ...

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Home Volunteers of Helen & Douglas House

Mar 28, 2023

We care for terminally ill children and their families at our hospice in Oxford, in hospital, the community and at home. The families ...

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