At Helen & Douglas House, we understand the importance of providing a comfortable and peaceful environment for families to spend time with their child in the final days of their life.
To ensure that we can support more families at the end of their child’s life we have two newly designed spaces: the Flexible Family Space and the redesigned Little Room, a room where a child can stay and be cared for after they die. These spaces have been thoughtfully created to offer comfort and accessibility to families as they navigate their difficult journeys.
Flexible Family Space
This space allows families to be close to their children in the final days of their lives, also providing age-appropriate rooms for teenagers and accommodating family members with mobility issues.
- Closeness to the child: Families can stay close to their child without staying in a separate area of the hospice.
- Accessibility: The suite includes an accessible bathroom and is located on the ground floor.
- Comfort and privacy: The family bedroom/living space features soothing colours and comfortable furnishings.
- Flexibility: The space can accommodate different families, including room for an additional child or a travel cot.
- Design: The space is both practical and tranquil, offering garden views and a calm atmosphere.
The Little Room
The Little Room is a specially designed cooled room. It’s a place where children can stay with us for a few days after they have died and helps to give their families a space to say their final goodbyes. It’s a calm room, with a view over our beautiful garden, a real haven at such a sad time.
The Little Room has been thoughtfully redesigned to provide an even calmer, peaceful, and restful environment for families to spend time with their child after they have died.
- Calming atmosphere: The room features muted colours and customisable lighting.
- Personalisation: Families can personalise the space with pictures and decorations.
- Music and technology: The room is equipped with technology to play continuous music.
- Updated design: The room has modern, comfortable furniture and décor.
- Garden views: Large windows offer views of the garden, providing a connection to nature and a sense of peace.
Thank You
- Decorating: Holifield Decorators, Sanderson Design Group
- Electrical/Joinery/Carpentry: Cotswold Outdoor Solutions, Rich Newman Joinery
- Vanity Area/Plumbing: Blue Glo, Nicholls, Oxford Stone Craftsmanship
- Furnishings: Gallery Direct, Thorngate Upholstery, Sunbury Designs, Debbie Reynolds, Kershaw Transport, Flat Pack Stanley
- Flooring: Sherfeild Flooring, Karndean Wooden Flooring
- Blinds & Curtains: Edmund Bell, Wemyss Fabric, Jones Interiors, Debbie Reynolds, Mark Johnstone
- And a very special thank you to JT interiors. Their help has made this project possible.
We would also like to thank the wonderful donors who contributed to this project:
At Helen & Douglas House, we support families through the most challenging times, ensuring they have the space and comfort they need to be close to their loved ones. The Flexible Family Space and the Little Room are vital parts of this commitment, and we are honoured to offer these enhanced facilities to our families.
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