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On 19th July, a group of excited teens came to Helen & Douglas House for their Network Saturday’s session – a youth group run monthly for the teens and young people to support them with socialisation, confidence and helping them find long lasting friendships. Only...
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When we think about running, we often focus on the physical benefits – stronger muscles, a healthier heart, or improved endurance. But for many people, the most powerful impact of running goes far beyond fitness. It’s about mental wellbeing. We spoke with Becky,...
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We were saddened to learn of the death of Ian Blair, Lord Blair of Boughton, and we extend our deepest sympathies to his wife, family, friends and colleagues. Lord Blair was Chair of the Board of Trustees at Helen & Douglas House from 2018 until 2024. During his...
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At Helen & Douglas House continuous learning is a vital part of our care culture. Our recent Clinical Respiratory Training Day brought together colleagues from across teams to strengthen clinical knowledge, enhance emergency skills, and foster collaboration,...
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Today is National Bereaved Parents Day, a time to recognise and raise awareness about grief. At Helen & Douglas House, we understand the pain of losing a child. Our dedicated bereavement team is here to support families following the death of their child. We are...
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Have you ever wondered how far one person can go for a cause they truly believe in? For John, a teacher, opera singer and actor, the answer was: six endurance events in just one month. Between 6th April and 5th May 2025, John took on an epic journey running three...
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On Sunday 15th and Monday 16th June, Francesca Lennon and Darren Holmes took part in a 24-hour cycling challenge ‘Spin for the Stars’ at the start of Children’s Hospice Week. This represented the 24-hour care children’s hospices across the UK are giving families and...
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On Saturday 7th June, four families who come to Helen & Douglas House were welcomed to Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons for a magical morning at the Raymond Blanc Cookery School. Raymond was one of our guest speakers at our 2024 annual Christmas Concert at Christ...
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At Helen & Douglas House we understand how important it is for families to enjoy special moments together, especially when they’re navigating complex and often challenging journeys. That’s why, every other month, we host our much-loved Stay & Play days –...
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This Children’s Hospice Week, we’re opening the doors to the magic that happens every day at Helen & Douglas House, and we’re thrilled to share that our hospice has been featured in the June edition of Prima Magazine, which reaches over 218,000 readers. The...
