Earlier this month, we spent the day with the siblings team and the Elephant Club as they celebrated National Siblings Day at Millets Farm in Abingdon. It was a day filled with smiles, laughter, games and a lot of rain! Despite the bad weather, the children of...
‘Helen & Douglas House gave us the chance to become active parents again, which is something that we had not thought possible during our time in the hospital. We made many happy memories at Helen & Douglas House and will be eternally grateful to the team...
On Sunday 24th March, three incredible mums – Nicky, Rachel and Mary – took part in a tandem skydive at Hinton’s Hedges Skydiving Centre and raised thousands of pounds for Helen & Douglas House – a place they hold dear to their hearts....
A massive THANK YOU to each and every one of the remarkable individuals who ran and raised money for Helen & Douglas House at the London Marathon last Sunday. Your dedication and determination have truly amazed us! Many of our runners were running in memory of...
Hear from Janet, who participated in the London to Paris Bike Ride in September 2021, raising an incredible £15,000 for Helen & Douglas House. 1. The Challenge I was not a keen cyclist, before I did the London-Paris bike ride. I had done a little bit of...
As the London Marathon approaches, the excitement isn’t just about the race itself; it’s about the incredible individuals who are lacing up their trainers for causes close to their hearts. Let’s hear the motivations of three of our London Marathon...
We primarily care for children living with life-shortening and terminal conditions. But, we also provide support for siblings too. Join Holly, one of our siblings workers, for the day as she supports siblings of children who come to the hospice. 7AMPark up at the...
We’d like to introduce you to Carissa, our assistant catering manager here at Helen & Douglas House. She’s been with us for 9 years. She loves making a positive impact to the families at the hospice and knows full well the importance of a cuppa, a...
Last Sunday, the hospice hosted a sunshine-filled day of festive fun for the children and their families. There were lots of laughter, smiles, animals and a few Easter treats too. Our staff and volunteers were joined by special guests Farmer Gow’s, Spread a...
Harry is a physiotherapist at Helen & Douglas House. For the last nine years, Harry has specialised in paediatric physiotherapy and started working at Helen & Douglas House in February 2023. We met with Harry to find out more about his role, the impact he has...
