Vote for Helen & Douglas House
This March, you can help Helen & Douglas House win a donation by voting in the My Favourite Voucher Codes Charity Poll – it’s free and easy! How to vote: 1) Go to My Favourite Voucher Codes – https://www.myfavouritevouchercodes.co.uk/ 2) Scroll down to find...
Apprenticeships at Helen & Douglas House: Matt’s story
“Developing my data skills to help us attract and retain the people who make compassionate care possible” National Apprenticeships Week is a time to recognize and celebrate the hugely valuable development routes they offer people in the workplace. Whatever...
The power of storytelling: a sibling’s journey through imagination and loss
This week is Storytelling Week (2nd – 8th February 2026), and today we’re sharing something special: a beautifully imaginative story written by a sibling who lost their sister. Their piece is personal, powerful and creative and we feel honoured to be able to...
Gingerbread and joy: Youth and Transition festive session
We’re well and truly in the Christmas spirit here at the hospice. Last week, we had another Christmas themed day and this time the teenagers from our Network Saturday’s sessions were on the guest list. With the Christmas tunes on, the morning started with Lego...
Movies, fireworks, baking, and making memories: A Youth Weekend at the hospice
Earlier this month, the Youth and Transition team, along with our wonderful volunteers and helpers hosted an unforgettable weekend for the teens who come to Helen & Douglas House. As well as the usual games, food and fun at the hospice, the teens alongside youth...
Learning from families: Planned homebirth for Lily
For many prospective parents, planning for the birth and early months of their baby’s life is a time filled with nervous excitement as you anticipate where to give birth and imagine welcoming a new member into the family. However, what happens when this doesn’t go to...
Helen & Douglas House Wins Best Not-for-Profit/Charity Internal Wellbeing Programme
We are incredibly proud to announce that Helen & Douglas House was recognised on 19th November as having the Best Not-for-Profit/Charity Internal Wellbeing Programme at the This Can Happen Awards in London! We were shortlisted against Dementia UK and the...
Nicole’s story
Nicole was a focused, driven, and highly organised teenager with dreams of becoming an astrophysicist. But at just 14 years old, her life took a devastating turn when she was diagnosed with Diffuse Midline Glioma – a rare and aggressive form of brain and spinal...