Our aim is to make every day count for local families with a child or  teenager not expected to reach their 19th birthday.

Why do we need children’s hospices?

Caring for a sick child is incredibly tiring and the stress can often be overwhelming for a parent or carer, especially if there are other siblings or family members also requiring time and attention.

Whilst the NHS offers families medical and practical treatment, there is inadequate provision for respite care or general day-to-day support that families need so desperately.

This is why we exist, and why we rely on public support to keep providing a vital service for families going through the toughest of times.

We are committed to supporting these families and caring for the children.  We want to be there for every step of their journey and we offer the following services:

• Planned short breaks at Christopher’s and Shooting Star House

• Hospice at home

• Day care and special activities for the whole family

• Family support and therapies

• Symptom management and paediatric palliative care

• Urgent support for families in a crisis

• Care at the end of a child or teenager’s life

• Bereavement support for the whole family, for as long as they need us

Find out more about our care, how to make a referral and how you can support us.