This is…Alfie’s story
Alfie is 7 and has cerebral palsy caused by brain damage during a very difficult...
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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.
This is. . . Cecelia’s story
When one-year-old Cecelia was diagnosed with a life-limiting condition, her parents, James and Esme, were determined to make sure that whatever the future held, the right plans were made to help to keep her out of hospital so they could...
This is…Patrick’s story
At her 20-week antenatal scan, Victoria Langford discovered one of her unborn twins had a...
Aarvi’s story: It was like walking into heaven
St Oswalds Hospice, in the North East of England, first met parents Ankur and Neha...
Chloe’s story: We can do this
Chloe is 15 and has Aicardi Syndrome, a condition which mainly affects girls. As a...
This is. . . Harry’s Story: Worth its weight in gold
“When I was first told about Tŷ Gobaith, and offered respite, I thought ‘oh my...
Caleb’s story: support for the whole family
We shared this story as part of National Siblings Day 2018 to highlight the special...
Calvin’s Story: Becoming limitless
For Children’s Hospice Week this year, we conducted a survey which found that 20% of...
Charlotte’s story: A journey of hospice care through photos
Dispelling myths and misconceptions about children’s hospice care has always been a big part of...
