In June, a group of the siblings joined Rosa and Laura from the Siblings Team, and Westbury Bee Group at Westbury Arts Centre in Milton Keynes for a buzzing sunny day of beekeeping. The children all got kitted up in beekeeping suits complete with antenna and there...
In today’s fast-paced work environment, encouraging team spirit and camaraderie is more important than ever. A great way to achieve this is through team charity challenges. Participating in these events not only brings employees together but also contributes to...
It’s National Grief Awareness Week, a time to recognise and raise awareness about grief. At Helen & Douglas House, we understand the pain of losing a child. Our dedicated bereavement team is here to support families following the death of their child. We are...
This Father’s Day, if you’re celebrating with the important father figure/s in your life, we hope you have a wonderful day together. We also understand that today can be particularly difficult for many, including those who have lost fathers, those who have lost...
Nathan was born in 2011 and was diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome shortly after birth. This rare genetic condition is severely life-limiting and causes medical complications including low muscle tone, insatiable appetite, severe balance issues and narcolepsy. This...
We are delighted to announce that Her Majesty The Queen will remain as Patron of Helen & Douglas House children’s hospice. This is wonderful news to mark the 1st anniversary of their Majesties’ coronation. In her former role of The Duchess of Cornwall, The Queen...
Meet Roman At only a few days old, Roman was diagnosed with Alagilles Syndrome, a rare genetic condition that can cause various complications. For Roman, it affected his heart (pulmonary atresia). This meant he had no pulmonary artery and his liver didn’t function....
We’re thrilled to announce that Helen & Douglas House has achieved the Investors in Diversity Award Silver accreditation, as recognised by the the National Centre for Diversity. Investors in Diversity is a nationally recognised quality mark representing an...
Last weekend, we joined the Youth & Transition team and some of our amazing volunteers for an action-packed Network Saturday youth group with some of the young people of Helen & Douglas House. The session was full of laughter, delicious homecooked food and...
Help us fund a nurse for a year In honour of International Nurses Day on 12th May, we’re hosting an exclusive first look at our Summer Collection from Sunday 12th – Saturday 18th May at our Helen & Douglas House charity shops! Money raised in our charity...
