Meet Gavin, a self-employed graphic designer from Carterton who has found new connections by volunteering at the Helen & Douglas House furniture shop in Carterton. His story is one of resilience, self-discovery and giving back and it might just inspire you to...
It’s Pride Month, and at Helen & Douglas House, we proudly embrace diversity and foster an inclusive environment for all. As an organisation, we are committed to creating a positive space where our staff, volunteers, and the children and families we care for feel...
This International Nurses Day, meet Hannah, one of our wonderful nurses who shares how Helen & Douglas House shaped her career and continues to inspire her every day. Starting out: a student nurse with a passion for care “My journey at Helen & Douglas...
Her Majesty The Queen talking to Sally (Director of Nursing & Care) and Charlotte (Consultant Paediatrician). On Wednesday 30th April, we were invited to a Reception at Buckingham Palace hosted by Their Majesties The King and The Queen, our Patron, to celebrate...
Meet Tillie Tillie, from Oxfordshire, was born in January 2021 during lockdown. She was her mother’s fourth child and had a healthy birth. But, a day later they noticed Tillie had breathing difficulties. She was rushed to hospital in Banbury, later ending up at the...
Parenthood is full of ideals, expectations and hopes as well as some trepidation as to what’s to come. How will life change, what kind of parent will you be, what will they be when they grow up? Thoughts of happy family days at the beach bring excitement as you plan...
We were delighted to welcome local MP Anneliese Dodds to Helen & Douglas House at the end of March. We spoke about the breadth of work carried out by hospice staff and the funding pressures the children’s hospice is facing within a landscape of increasing demand...
Dr Emily joins Dr Rakesh Koria as they explore how data from the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) and thematic reviews are shaping end-of-life care for children and young people. In this new series on the NHS England South East Palliative & End of Life...
Last year, Dr Emily journeyed to Ghana to teach children’s palliative care to her colleagues in Ghana from nursing and medical backgrounds. Her trip was part of a wider training programme which also involved virtual mentoring and webinars supported by Helen...
Losing a loved one affects every aspect of life – emotionally, physically, socially, financially and spiritually. Many describe grief as lethargy, fatigue, disrupted sleep, and changes in physical well-being. When you’re grieving, it’s important to find ways to...
