Children's Hospice Week - What Support do we Offer?

Children’s Hospice Week, running from 19-25 June, offers us an opportunity to highlight how Hospice in the Weald for Children, launched six months ago, is making a genuine difference to local children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families.

The Hospice is known for providing outstanding care for terminally ill adults and their loved ones in west Kent and east Sussex for more than 40 years, and this January we extended our offering to include care for children and young people. Now, more than 40 children, parents and siblings are receiving support from our specialist team, including home visits and emotional support from a family therapist.

Hospice in the Weald’s team of registered children’s nurses, children’s support workers and volunteers deliver care all day, every day, Monday to Friday. They are specially trained and competent to deliver high-quality care that will make a real difference, no matter the needs of the child or family member. From fun and activities to family and bereavement support, our expert team is here to help.

This article shines a light on Hospice in the Weald for Children, with a focus on our key areas of focus and support. Caring for a child with complex health needs can be both physically and emotionally challenging, and the high-quality, family-led care we deliver meets the specific needs of every child, supporting them to reach their full potential.