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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.

An incredible day at London Marathon

Apr 24, 2024

A massive THANK YOU to each and every one of the remarkable individuals who ran and raised money for Helen & Douglas House at the ...

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A journey of charity and adventure

Apr 19, 2024

Hear from Janet, who participated in the London to Paris Bike Ride in September 2021, raising an incredible £15,000 for Helen & ...

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Running for a cause: inspiring stories from our 2024 London Marathon runners

Apr 17, 2024

The London Marathon isn't just about the race itself, it's about the incredible individuals who lace up their trainers for causes ...

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A Day in the Life of a Siblings Worker

Apr 9, 2024

We primarily care for children living with life-shortening and terminal conditions. But, we also provide support for siblings too. ...

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Meet Carissa – Assistant Catering Manager at Helen & Douglas House

Mar 28, 2024

We'd like to introduce you to Carissa, our assistant catering manager here at Helen & Douglas House. She's been with us for 9 ...

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An Egg-cellent Easter party at the hospice

Mar 27, 2024

Last Sunday, the hospice hosted a sunshine-filled day of festive fun for the children and their families. There were lots of laughter, ...

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Meet Harry – a physiotherapist at Helen & Douglas House

Mar 16, 2024

Harry is a physiotherapist at Helen & Douglas House. For the last nine years, Harry has specialised in paediatric physiotherapy ...

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Conquer the Peaks: 7 Reasons to take on the Brecon Beacons 10 Peaks Challenge

Mar 13, 2024

Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure amidst the stunning landscapes of the Brecon Beacons? If you're pondering ...

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Mother’s Day Sahara trek in memory of daughter Grace

Mar 7, 2024

Mum Rebecca Gaskell and daughter Imogen will be raising money for Helen & Douglas House on a Sahara Trek on Mother’s Day this ...

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The magic of Sensory Play

Feb 26, 2024

A massive thank you to Claire from Embracing Arts for putting on an incredible sensory show at the hospice last week. We were joined by children and their families who use Helen & Douglas House services. It was a sensory-tastic afternoon!

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Jasper and a nurse sitting and playing with bubbles in the Helen & Douglas House garden.

Jasper’s story

Feb 6, 2024

Jasper, from Windsor, was born prematurely at 29 weeks old on 17th December 2014. He was born by emergency C-Section after doctors ...

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A man in a green and gold uniform using a sword to put a decoration on a Christmas tree. He is watched by a smiling young boy and the Queen, who is wearing a green dress.

Magical Christmas visit to Clarence House 2023

Dec 7, 2023

Her Majesty The Queen hosted a magical Christmas visit at Clarence House on Wednesday 6th December, for five children and their ...

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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.