Little Havens Children's Hospice

We care for children and young people up to the age of 25 from Essex and the surrounding boroughs who have been diagnosed with a complex or incurable condition. Support is also offered to the family.

Our eligibility criteria is based on the Together For Short Lives definitions. Some children will need further assessment.

• Conditions where curative treatment may fail
• Conditions where premature death is inevitable
• Progressive conditions without curative options
• Irreversible, but non progressive conditions, causing severe disability

This list is to be used as a guide only and is not exhaustive of the eligible conditions.