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We create a home where families can make the most of their time together and create happy memories during their children’s short lives.

Nov 21, 2025 News

We are incredibly proud to announce that Helen & Douglas House was recognised on 19th November as having the Best ...

Nicole was a focused, driven, and highly organised teenager with dreams of becoming an astrophysicist. But at just 14 years old, her ...

In September, Helen & Douglas House hosted its first Symposium event at Magdalen College – From Bedside to Breakthrough. The ...

When Sam and Ryan McCartney, Hudson’s Mum and Dad were preparing for a quiet Easter bank holiday in March 2024, they had no idea their ...

When Mary and Paul waved their 11-year-old daughter Neve off to school one March morning, they never imagined it would be the last ...

Oct 9, 2025 Blog

When families are told that their baby may not survive pregnancy or life after birth, the news can feel overwhelming and impossible to ...

Oct 7, 2025 News

We are delighted to launch the first edition of our new magazine – The Difference. A new publication developed through feedback from ...

Oct 6, 2025 Blog

This week is Hospice Care Week (6th-12th October 2025), a time to celebrate the incredible work of hospices across the UK. This year’s ...

This is a story about Emma, from Banbury, and her journey of courage, love and support. It is told by Gisela, Emma's mum.First visit ...

When 13-year-old Olivia Stone from Swindon was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour in February 2020, her family’s world shattered ...

In the UK, it is a statutory requirement to investigate every child death. Our doctors, alongside other medical professionals, sit on ...

Aug 13, 2025 Blog

In honour of World Photo Day (19th August 2025), we are sharing the inspiring story of Helen, a talented photographer who volunteers ...

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