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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.

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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Iris Drabble smiling to camera

Iris’s Story

Jan 17, 2025

Meet Iris. She is 9 years old and was born in Indonesia. After experiencing complications and difficulties at birth, she was left with ...

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Oxford City FC visit to the hospice with children and nurses

Oxford City Football Club new partnership with Helen & Douglas House

Jan 16, 2025

 Oxford City Football Club has chosen local children’s hospice Helen & Douglas House as their charity to support for January. Six ...

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A woman is writing her Will online

How to write a Will: a simple guide

Jan 13, 2025

Writing a Will ensures your wishes are followed when it comes to distributing your assets. Whether you want to provide for your loved ...

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Meet Sally – Director of Nursing & Care at Helen & Douglas House

Jan 7, 2025 ,

Meet Sally, our Director of Nursing & Care at Helen & Douglas House. Sally started at the hospice in September and we met up ...

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Shailza with Riley and the Queen

A Royal Magical Moment: Families visit Clarence House

Dec 18, 2024

Christmas is almost here again and there’s always one date we look forward to the most here at Helen & Douglas House – the visit ...

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Leaving a gift in your will: Janet’s story

Dec 16, 2024

Leave a gift in your Will to Helen & Douglas House and help support families with children who have terminal or life-limiting illnesses.

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Six ways we bring joy and support at Christmas

Nov 14, 2024

Christmas at Helen & Douglas House is a truly magical time, filled with excitement as children and staff embrace the holiday ...

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Step right up: join our circus themed summer party

Aug 22, 2024

This summer, we brought magic and wonder to our Helen & Douglas House families. For the first time ever, our annual summer party ...

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The Keepsake Circle: Using music to navigate grief

Aug 15, 2024

Supporting bereaved families At Helen & Douglas House, we care for the entire family, from diagnosis to symptom control and pain ...

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Sienna’s story

Aug 13, 2024

Meet Sienna. Sienna is 15 years old and lives in Marlborough with her Mum, Janeta. Sienna has Dravet's Syndrome, a severe and ...

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The Hospice Garden: A sanctuary of sensory delight

Jul 24, 2024

Helen & House children’s hospice is located in the heart of Oxford, but we are very fortunate to have outside space so we can spread our care and support into the outdoors..

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