George’s story: “We have so many pieces of medical equipment to keep him alive”
George is ten years old and is cared for part-time by his grandmother, Nicola, due...
Family stories
99,000 children and young people are living in the UK with health conditions that are life-limiting or life-threatening - and the number is rising. Meet some of the families we support.
Isabel’s story: “Our daughter will die, and we will be left with only grief – and debt”
Sophie is mum to Isabel, age 11, who has Batten disease: “Isabel is bed-bound and...
Charlie’s Story: Creating precious memories
Children’s hospices provide vital support for children and young people with a life-limiting or life-threatening...
Faith’s Story: “I thought there would be a dark cloud over the place.”
When Mum Vicki went for a scan for her fourth child she was anticipating a...
Isabella’s story: “We’ve always thought of Little Havens as our safe place.”
"We’ve always thought of Little Havens as our safe place. A shoulder to cry on...
Isla’s story: Our hospice made life so much easier
Children’s hospices provide vital support for children and young people with a life-limiting or life-threatening...
Jayden’s story: “We reached crisis point before we came to the hospice”
“I don’t know how our family would cope without Richard House Children’s Hospice. It would...