Meet Sally, our Director of Nursing & Care at Helen & Douglas House. Sally started at the hospice in September and we met up with her to find out more about her story, why she wanted to work at Helen & Douglas House, what she does in her limited personal...
Christmas is almost here again and there’s always one date we look forward to the most here at Helen & Douglas House – the visit to Clarence House for a truly festive day with Her Majesty the Queen. This year, Her Majesty invited Faye, William, Riley and Summer...
Did you know an average gift can pay for 200 hours of bereavement service to help families cope with the loss of their child? When a child is diagnosed with a life-limiting or terminal condition, families face immense emotional and physical challenges. Your kindness...
Christmas at Helen & Douglas House is a truly magical time, filled with excitement as children and staff embrace the holiday spirit together. Yet, the season can also be challenging for many families at the hospice. Our nurses are there to support them through...
This summer, we brought magic and wonder to our Helen & Douglas House families. For the first time ever, our annual summer party was hosted outside of the hospice, transforming Chandlings Prep School in Oxford into a vibrant circus bursting with joy and laughter....
In honour of World Photo Day (19th August 2024), we are sharing the inspiring story of Helen, a talented photographer who volunteers at Helen & Douglas House. Helen takes photos of the children and families who visit the hospice, capturing moments of joy, love,...
Supporting bereaved families At Helen & Douglas House, we care for the entire family, from diagnosis to symptom control and pain management, through to the time when the child dies, or transitions to adult services. Due to an increase in the prevalence of...
Meet Sienna. Sienna is 15 years old and lives in Marlborough with her Mum, Janeta. Sienna has Dravet’s Syndrome, a severe and life-limiting form of Epilepsy characterised by frequent seizures and a variety of challenging complications. A place for respite and...
A secret sensory wonderland Helen & House children’s hospice is located in the heart of Oxford, but we are very fortunate to have outside space so we can spread our care and support into the outdoors. Our hospice opens out into our garden that offers a variety of...
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...
