It’s Father’s Day on Sunday 21 June and Toby’s dad, Tim, tells us about his ideal day which he hopes will starts with tea and biscuits in bed and reading stories to Toby. However, they can’t always plan for this as they never know how Toby, who has a...
‘Helen & Douglas House has given us the opportunity and space to create special memories to treasure during the most difficult of times. As they are a charity, we felt it was so important to raise funds for them to ensure they can continue to care for children...
Imagine standing on the edge of an open doorway in an aircraft flying at 13,000 feet. As you experience the noise of the engines and the wind whipping past your face, you’ll be getting ready to take a leap you’ll never forget. Holly tells us how she coped with the...
Her Majesty The Queen hosted a magical Christmas party at Clarence House on Thursday 12th December, for five of the children and their families who we care for at Helen & Douglas House. The children, Mia Fryett, aged 10, from Wallingford, Meriel Park, aged 11,...
As a children’s hospice, we welcome a variety of children of differing ages, abilities and living with a range of conditions through our doors. Some of the children that visit us for respite care are unable to verbally communicate and may have limited movement, which...
You might be surprised to discover a schoolroom at our children’s hospice. Here, every day, we have a teaching assistant to help our children and their siblings keep up with their schoolwork during their respite stays. Maintaining academic progress can be difficult...
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 a party to get children, families and staff together. So, a few weeks ago, our Helen & Douglas House play team organised and put...
This year the public consciousness has turned firmly to helping the planet, so it’s only natural that sustainability is one of the biggest interior design trends to emerge. It’s nearly impossible to overhaul your lifestyle and live a completely sustainable life all in...
Helen & Douglas House is well-known for the respite care we provide to babies, children and teenagers and the support we give to their families. However, our care often extends further than respite, with play therapy also being offered. This type of extended care...
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 Dads like Jason from Bampton whose son Jack is cared for by the hospice. Father’s Day is a special time for all dads to celebrate the...
