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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.

“I only wish we’d come sooner. Helen & Douglas House offers so much more than people realise." A story told by Donna, Cara-Jo's ...

Aug 7, 2026 News

We want to let you know that our database provider, Beacon, recently experienced a cyber security incident affecting a large number of ...

Aug 7, 2026 News

Helen House is open again - and we couldn’t be happier We are thrilled to share the wonderful news that Helen House has reopened ...

Jul 15, 2026 News

At Helen & Douglas House, we're incredibly lucky to be supported by a community of corporate partners who share our commitment ...

Jun 26, 2026 News

Oxford East MP Anneliese Dodds has visited Helen & Douglas House following a small fire at Helen House in Oxford on Friday 12 ...

Jun 22, 2026 Blog, Case study

For Liam, running has become far more than a hobby. It has brought friendship and community. Fundraising for the London Marathon ...

Jun 22, 2026 News

From Monday 15th to Sunday 21st June, during Children’s Hospice Week, an inspiring team took on an incredible four-peak challenge ...

Aidan lives with his mum, dad and brother in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. He was born in 2017 and has Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy ...

Alan and his wife are parents to three children - Georgia (12), Finley (10), and Elliot (7). Elliot has cerebral palsy and is ...

May 27, 2026 News

We’re delighted to announce that Helen & Douglas House has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), ...

“Helen & Douglas House has given us a safe haven. We know Ella’s medical needs are covered, and we can just spend time together as ...

May 8, 2026 Blog

Siobhan has spent her entire nursing career in children’s palliative care. It was during a placement that Siobhan first discovered ...

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