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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Latest

Father and daughter duo finish epic fundraising challenge in style

The duo took their inspiration from the ‘The Golden Miles’ – a book of hiking routes inspired by the adventures of Gillian Scotford and her courageous son Tom who died at Bluebell Wood aged 21 in 2017.
Choir concernt

Saturday 23 July 2022
Come along to this choir concert in support of Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice.
Freddie's four year mission to end with big chop in memory of little brother, Bobby

An inspirational ten-year old’s astonishing four-year mission is coming to an end next week as he prepares to shed his flowing locks in memory of his little brother, Bobby.
Retford Rotary Club Golf Day

Wednesday 17 August 2022
Take part in a day of golfing fun in support of wonderful causes!

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Care team

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

Celebrate someone who has lit up your life by dedicating an eco-friendly lantern in their name. Your special tribute will float across Manvers Lake in a stunning display of lights at sunset on Saturday 17th September. Light up a Lake is proudly sponsored by Insight.
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?
In House Support Worker (Level 1)

To provide and ensure a high standard of holistic care to children and young people with life limiting/life threatening conditions, primarily in the Hospice setting. o fulfil the role effectively you will need to be a cheerful and positive person with experience of working with children and young people with life limiting conditions.