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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.

From Oxford to Osaka – Sharing Knowledge Across the World

Sep 30, 2026 ,

知恵は分けるほど増える – “Wisdom grows when shared."Last month, our Medical Director, Dr Emily Harrop, and Kalie Griffiths, Specialist Palliative ...

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Belle holding her son, Rory, in the Helen & Douglas House garden.

“It’s such a happy place”: How Helen & Douglas House supports Rory and his family

Sep 15, 2026 ,

For mum Belle, walking through the doors of Helen & Douglas House feels like a weight being lifted from her shoulders. Following ...

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A band playing at night in the hospice garden. Two women waving their arms to music next to a teenage boy in a wheelchair. A donut wall

The Helen & Douglas House Music Festival: A Youth Weekend to remember

Sep 10, 2026

This September, our Youth and Transition team hosted a fun-filled weekend of movies, music, baking and more for the young people who ...

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A young boy, Bobby, sitting on a bed and smiling.

“We Were Finally Together”: How Helen & Douglas House Supported Bobby and His Family

Aug 25, 2026

When Bobby's family arrived at Helen & Douglas House, they were exhausted after months of hospital stays, difficult decisions, ...

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Four women smiling

Meet the Clinical Nurse Specialists supporting children with cancer and their families

Aug 24, 2026

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, life can quickly become a whirlwind of hospital appointments, medications and uncertainty. For ...

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Cara-Jo’s story

Aug 17, 2026 ,

“I only wish we’d come sooner. Helen & Douglas House offers so much more than people realise." A story told by Donna, Cara-Jo's ...

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Helen House is open again

Aug 7, 2026

Helen House is open again - and we couldn’t be happier We are thrilled to share the wonderful news that Helen House has reopened ...

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Meet some of our corporate partners

Jul 15, 2026

At Helen & Douglas House, we're incredibly lucky to be supported by a community of corporate partners who share our commitment ...

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Oxford MP visits Helen & Douglas House following fire and praises staff response

Jun 26, 2026

Oxford East MP Anneliese Dodds has visited Helen & Douglas House following a small fire at Helen House in Oxford on Friday 12 ...

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Running to remember: Liam’s story

Jun 22, 2026 ,

For Liam, running has become far more than a hobby. It has brought friendship and community. Fundraising for the London Marathon ...

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Steps of Love raises over £3,500 to support children’s hospices across the UK

Jun 22, 2026

From Monday 15th to Sunday 21st June, during Children’s Hospice Week, an inspiring team took on an incredible four-peak challenge ...

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We need to raise £6 million each year to care for local terminally ill children at the hospice and at home.