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Social worker Jonathan Ollerhead explains how the children’s hospice supports the parents, grandparents, siblings, and anyone with a close relationship to the child and who will be affected by their illness.

Hospice care stories

24 February 2025

What it’s like being a social worker in a children’s hospice

When a child arrives at Chestnut Tree House, their whole family becomes part of the hospice family too.

Kirby Laing Foundation Grants List

Find a list of grants awarded by the Kirby Laing Foundation to support Extending Frailty Care programme.

Developing an LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion culture

Published: 10th August 2023

Developing an LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion culture

Find out how ellenor hospice is promoting LGBTQ+ equality, diversity, and inclusion with the help of a specialised job role.

Calley-Anne’s work in her role as Activities Coordinator at The Myton Hospices means she has an important part to play in patients’ wellbeing

Hospice care stories

09 October 2023

Calley’s Story: why I work at a hospice

Calley-Anne’s work in her role as Activities Coordinator at The Myton Hospices means she has an important part to play in patients’ wellbeing.

Find definitions of transition from children's services into adulthood and how Hospice UK is responding to young people's needs with research, guidance and project funds

Published: 16th September 2022

Working together to improve transition

Shooting Star Children’s hospice worked with adult hospices in Surrey and South West London to raise awareness of young people’s needs and help improve their transition to adul...

Read the Innovation example of the Sussex Hospices Stronger Together collaboration

Published: 12th September 2022

Sussex Hospices Stronger Together collaboration

Seven hospices in Sussex are working together to gain a stronger political voice, whilst retaining their local identity and independence.