What are respite breaks?

These are short breaks at our hospice which give you the chance to recharge your batteries whilst being able to come and go from Bluebell Wood as you wish.

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Grandad speaks of pride for grandson at football match supporting Bluebell Wood

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Indian street food restaurant, Mowgli, has raised an incredible £35,000 for Bluebell Wood through their 'add £1 to the bill' scheme.
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How do I refer a child or young adult?

All referrals should be made directly to our Care Team.
Can I stay with my child overnight?

Of course you can, we welcome families staying at the hospice when their child is here.
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.
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.
How many children can stay at the hospice?

We have eight bedrooms for children and young adults, as well as accommodation for families.
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.
What services does Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice offer?

The support we give to families depends entirely on your needs.

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

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

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

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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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

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

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.