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Aug 14, 2019 Blog

As fun, laughter and creating special memories is at the heart of what we do at Helen & Douglas House, we never miss an excuse for ...

Jul 24, 2019 Blog

This year the public consciousness has turned firmly to helping the planet, so it’s only natural that sustainability is one of the ...

Jul 22, 2019 Blog

Helen & Douglas House is well-known for the respite care we provide to babies, children and teenagers and the support we give to ...

Jun 11, 2019 Blog

Here at Helen & Douglas House we’re asking local families who are celebrating Father’s Day on 16 June to spare a thought for local ...

May 30, 2019 Blog

For Rhian, one of our learning disability nurses, no shift is ever the same which is due to the nature of the care and the varying ...

Mar 26, 2019 Blog

Mother's Day can be a precious time to celebrate the relationship between mother and child. On the morning of Mother’s Day many ...

Mar 6, 2019 Blog

Meet Dr Emily, our Consultant in Paediatric Palliative Care and Lead Doctor. A few years ago, she told us about her career in medicine ...

Oct 4, 2018 Blog

Helen & Douglas House charity is known for the care we provide to babies, children and teenagers inside the hospice, but our ...

Sep 17, 2018 Blog

We love to throw a good party to create magical moments that really lift our children's spirits and live long in the memory of their ...

Jul 31, 2018 Blog

Music positively affects us all physically, psychologically and emotionally and the health benefits of music are ...

May 31, 2018 Blog

Amate Animalia, a charity based in the Cotswolds who educate people about exotic animals & their specialist needs, recently bought ...

Apr 4, 2018 Blog

Easter at a children’s hospice is quite different to other children’s Easter celebrations. Terminally ill children who come to stay at ...

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