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We create a home where families can make the most of their time together and create happy memories during their children’s short lives.

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Trustees meet Her Majesty The Queen

Feb 26, 2019

Helen & Douglas House Trustees Elizabeth Drew and Lord Blair of Boughton (Ian) met with our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen, at ...

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Invesco raises £184,000 for Helen & Douglas House

Feb 21, 2019

During 2018, Invesco raised a total of £184,000 for Helen & Douglas House. The money raised will pay for four nurses to look after ...

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Max’s story

Feb 18, 2019

Max, from Swindon, has been coming to Helen & Douglas House since 2014. Max was born in 2007 and has mitochondrial disorder, a condition which means he requires 24-hour care and support.

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Ollie’s and Ben’s story

Jan 17, 2019

Mike tells us about being a dad to twin boys, Ben and Ollie. Both boys were born with a life-shortening condition

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Magical Christmas visit to Clarence House

Dec 12, 2018

Her Majesty The Queen, Patron of Helen & Douglas House, hosted a magical Christmas party at Clarence House on Thursday 6th ...

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Toby’s story

Dec 7, 2018

Toby lives at home in Buckinghamshire with his mummy and daddy, Kim and Tim. He has a complex neurological condition called Dravet ...

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Limited edition ‘Duchess of Cornwall’ honey sold for Helen & Douglas House children’s hospice

Oct 22, 2018

500 jars of limited edition honey, produced by bees housed in Her Majesty The Queen's own private garden in Wiltshire, went on sale on ...

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How our hospice uses outdoor sensory experiences to help terminally ill children

Oct 4, 2018

Helen & Douglas House charity is known for the care we provide to babies, children and teenagers inside the hospice, but our ...

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How our children’s parties create memorable moments for their families

Sep 17, 2018

We love to throw a good party to create magical moments that really lift our children's spirits and live long in the memory of their ...

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Ten ‘guilty’ supporters get locked up for a good cause in ‘Jail & Bail’ on 20th September

Sep 12, 2018

At our very first Jail & Bail event we will see 10 ‘guilty’ supporters arrested and charged with their ‘terrible’ crimes (entirely ...

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Mum’s appeal for foodie fundraiser, Dine at Mine

Sep 10, 2018

Clare raised £664 from her Dine at Mine meal for Helen & Douglas House on Saturday 11th August. Clare’s 5 year old son Josh, who ...

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A message to supporters from Ian Blair, HDH Chair of Trustees

Aug 29, 2018

Dear supporters, Thank you for your support. The first thing I would like to say is to thank you for your support in the past and I ...

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We need to raise £6 million each year to care for local terminally ill children at the hospice and at home.