Emily’s Story: “Whilst praying for a future, we also had to prepare for the worst”
Everyone who met Emily was instantly captivated by her bright smile and inquisitive eyes. At...
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.
Tehya’s story: ‘Eating Spaghetti Bolognese at 5am’
“She was such a tiny little girl when she was born – just 3lb 10oz,...
Malachi’s story: “Caring for Malachi is a continuous job”
Mum of four Sylvia was pushed to her limits when Covid-19 hit. She was providing...
Raphaella’s story: “I’m proud to be a Haven House nurse”
Nurse Raphaella speaks about her experience of working in children’s palliative care throughout the COVID-19...
Jalene’s Story: Full of sparkle
When Beverly thinks of her daughter Jalene at Christmas, it’s of her smiles in a...
Rio’s story: “I don’t know where I would be without the support from my children’s hospice.”
Happy, giggly Rio is nine and lives with his mum Nikki. He was born with...
Nadia’s story: “I never expected to have to use a children’s hospice. Twice”
“We never in a million years expected to be a family that needed to use...
Charlotte’s story: “Who’s going to take Aimee?”
When Charlotte Cleary was rushed to hospital in an ambulance at 33 weeks pregnant, her...