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
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 here:
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
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 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
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
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
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