What services does Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice offer? The support we give to families depends entirely on your needs. Expand The support we give to families depends entirely on your needs. We care for children and young adults with a range of complex medical needs. Our services include short breaks, day care, support in the community, 24 hour urgent response and end of life care. Sibling support is also at the heart of our work, as well as counselling and bereavement services, hospice at home help and support for young adults.
Do you support children and families from a certain area? We support children and families across South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire, North Nottinghamshire and North Lincolnshire. Expand We support children and families across South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire, North Nottinghamshire and North Lincolnshire.
How many children can stay at the hospice? We have eight bedrooms for children and young adults, as well as accommodation for families. Expand We have eight bedrooms for children and young adults, as well as accommodation for families. We also have two ‘end of life’ suites; which we call Primrose and Forget-me-not.
What does it cost for families to stay at the hospice? All of our services are completely free to families who are referred to Bluebell Wood. Expand All of our services are completely free to families who are referred to Bluebell Wood.
What are respite breaks? These are short breaks at our hospice which you the chance to recharge your batteries whilst being able to come and go from Bluebell Wood as you wish. Expand These are short breaks at our hospice which you the chance to recharge your batteries whilst being able to come and go from Bluebell Wood as you wish.
Do I need to stay with my child at the hospice? If your child is coming to Bluebell Wood for their first stay, we ask that a parent is present. Expand If your child is coming to Bluebell Wood for their first stay, we ask that a parent is present. This is so our Care Team can get to know your child. After that, we are happy for parents to bring their children to stay with us by themselves, so you can take a break while we care for your child.
Can I stay with my child overnight? Of course you can, we welcome families staying at the hospice when their child is here. Expand Of course you can, we welcome families staying at the hospice when their child is here. We have double en-suite bedrooms for families to relax in and each of the children’s bedrooms has a sofa bed, so you can stay in the same room as your child if you wish.
What is an end of life suite? Our ‘end of life suites’ are for families to stay in after their child has passed away. Expand Our ‘end of life suites’ are for families to stay in after their child has passed away. They have a parents bedroom, a kitchen, lounge area and a private garden. The child stays in a special room close to their family members. Families can stay with us until the funeral, giving family and friends the chance to visit at any time. Our staff are also on hand to help the family with any funeral arrangements.
How do I refer a child or young adult? All referrals should be made directly to our Care Team Managers. Expand All referrals should be made directly to our Care Team Managers. They can be made by anybody connected with a child or young adult including doctors, relatives, health visitors, social workers, schools and paediatricians. You can find out more about making a referral here.