Lady Tiffany’s story: “I lived in the hospital for three years”
“When I look back now I remember only pain and guilt,” says Stacey, Tiffany’s Mum....
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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.
Jalene’s Story: Full of sparkle
When Beverly thinks of her daughter Jalene at Christmas, it’s of her smiles in a room filled with balloons, squealing and laughing at all the colours and textures. Jalene was full of sparkle. She had an amazing smile and an...
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...
Emily’s story: “Every little moment”
When Emily was born with a severe heart condition, the doctors told family to take...
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...
I was surrounded with mums and their new babies. But I was alone.
“We knew something was wrong when the trainee sonographer asked for her superior to have...
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...
