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  • Respite and short breaks

    Respite and short breaks

    At Bluebell Wood, we refer to the time families spend in the hospice as ‘respite'. These stays can vary from a night, a week, or longer, depending on what works best for you and your family. Read more

  1. Help for families
  2. What we offer

What we offer

We support children and young adults whose lives are just too short, and all of our services are completely free for their families. We are here to take some of the stresses away when looking after for your child, and to provide you with the best care possible. You can read more about the services that we provide below.

You can also download our Family Fact File for more information about our services and how we can support you and your family. 

Respite and short breaks

Respite and short breaks

At Bluebell Wood, we refer to the time families spend in the hospice as ‘respite'. These stays can vary from a night, a week, or longer, depending on what works best for you and your family. Read more

Published: 19th July, 2018

Updated: 7th February, 2023

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Family and sibling support

Family and sibling support

Our Family Support Team offer one-to-one and group support for parents, carers, and brothers and sisters of children at Bluebell Wood - whether that's support with funding applications, or workshops for siblings. Read more

Published: 18th July, 2018

Updated: 7th February, 2023

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Support for young adults

Support for young adults

We provide care for young adults up to the age of 25, supporting them and their families through the transition from children’s to adult services. Read more

Published: 17th July, 2018

Updated: 17th September, 2020

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Music Therapy

Music Therapy

Music can help people express feelings that can't be put into words. Music therapy is available to everyone who uses our services. Our Music Therapist will work with your child, and help them create their own musical language to explore and connect with the world, and help them express themselves. Read more

Published: 12th July, 2018

Updated: 17th January, 2023

Author: Ewen Laycock

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy

As part of your care, we can give you advice on positioning, handling, treatment and equipment and we can build this into our activities and play sessions. Read more

Published: 11th July, 2018

Updated: 17th January, 2023

Author: Ewen Laycock

End of life care

End of life care

Losing a child is the hardest thing anyone will ever have to face, but when you’re at Bluebell Wood you won’t have to do it alone. We’re here to make sure that the end of your child’s life is as comfortable as possible. Read more

Published: 11th July, 2018

Updated: 11th October, 2021

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Bereavement support

Bereavement support

The thought of your child dying before you is unimaginable but our free counselling sessions can give you the chance to talk to someone in a comfortable environment about your thoughts and feelings. We offer counselling to everyone in your family. This can be while your child is being supported, or after a bereavement. Read more

Published: 10th July, 2018

Updated: 10th May, 2022

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    Our current vacancies

    Thanks so much for your interest in joining the Bluebell Wood team. If you’re interested in a truly rewarding role that helps change lives for the better, this is your chance to be a part of our story.

  • Get your tree recycled in 2024

    Get your tree recycled in 2024

    Is taking your Christmas tree down turning into a nightmare? Get organised and stay stress-free in 2024 when you sign up to recycle your tree with Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice.

  • Contact us

    Contact us

    Would you like to get in touch? If you have something to say then we would love to hear from you.

  • Our story

    The dream of Bluebell Wood began in 1998, with the vision to help families in this area who wanted an alternative to hospital care.

  • Care team

    Our Care Team offer wonderful support to families, both in our hospice and in the children’s own homes.

  • Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice

    Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice

    You are the reason that children and families can create magical memories and make the most of their time together. Your donations provide much needed funds to support our families, and to create memories that they will treasure forever.

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    Play the lottery

    A pound doesn’t go very far these days. It will get you a chocolate bar or half a cup of posh coffee, but is there a better way you could spend it?

  • Who we are

    Who we are

    Your support helps us care for children and young adults whose lives are sadly just too short, both in their own homes and at our hospice in North Anston.

  • Our trustees and senior leadership

    Our Trustees all give up their time voluntarily to help steer Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice in the right direction.

  • Apply for a job

    Apply for a job

    We're so happy that you're interested in joining our team. If you think you could use your professional skills to really make a difference to children and families, then we'd love to hear from you.

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