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Learning from families: Planned homebirth for Lily

Nov 25, 2025 ,

For many prospective parents, planning for the birth and early months of their baby’s life is a time filled with nervous excitement as ...

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From Bedside to Breakthrough: A Symposium by Helen & Douglas House

Oct 31, 2025

In September, Helen & Douglas House hosted its first Symposium event at Magdalen College – From Bedside to Breakthrough. The ...

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NCMD report: Using data to improve palliative care outcomes for children

Aug 20, 2025

In the UK, it is a statutory requirement to investigate every child death. Our doctors, alongside other medical professionals, sit on ...

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Dr Emily features in new podcast series: Understanding Child Mortality Data

Mar 6, 2025

Dr Emily joins Dr Rakesh Koria as they explore how data from the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) and thematic reviews are ...

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Dr Emily with Ghanian colleagues in Ghana

Sharing knowledge in children’s palliative care: Dr Emily’s trip to Ghana

Mar 6, 2025

Last year, Dr Emily journeyed to Ghana to teach children's palliative care to her colleagues in Ghana from nursing and medical ...

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Ethics in paediatric palliative care

HDH Hosts: Ethics in Paediatric Palliative Care

Jan 23, 2025

At Helen & Douglas House, giving high quality palliative care for children with life-limiting conditions and their families is ...

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