Supporting families from the very start: Michaela’s role in Perinatal Palliative Care

Blog

When families are told that their baby may not survive pregnancy or life after birth, the news can feel overwhelming and impossible to process. At Helen & Douglas House, families don’t have to face this journey alone. Michaela, our Advanced Clinical Practitioner...

Introducing the first edition of ‘The Difference’ magazine

News

We are delighted to launch the first edition of our new magazine – The Difference. A new publication developed through feedback from our supporters.   Our work is not just important – it is urgent. Every article you’ll read represents not just the difference we make...

Hospice Care Week

Blog

This week is Hospice Care Week (6th-12th October 2025), a time to celebrate the incredible work of hospices across the UK. This year’s theme is ‘hospice care is more than you think’ and at Helen & Douglas House, that couldn’t be more true. Many people still...

Emma’s story

Case study, Family stories

This is a story about Emma, from Banbury, and her journey of courage, love and support. It is told by Gisela, Emma’s mum. First visit to Helen & Douglas House Our first experience with Helen & Douglas House came during their 2023 summer party. At the...

Olivia’s story

Case study, Family stories

When 13-year-old Olivia Stone from Swindon was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour in February 2020, her family’s world shattered once again. Just two years earlier, Olivia’s dad, Jason, had died of lung cancer at the age of 40, leaving her mum, Donna, and sister,...