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Stress Awareness Month: small acts of love

April is Stress Awareness Month, and Demelza is highlighting how small acts of love - like a lift to hospital or a listening ear - can ease stress for families with children who have serious or life-limiting conditions.

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Families supported by Demelza attend project launch at House of Commons

Demelza families attended the House of Commons for the launch of What Matters to Me, a project empowering young people with complex needs to have their voices heard.

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Reports
Annual Report and Financial Statements 2024

Download Demelza's latest Annual Report and Financial Statements. 

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Demelza supporters’ donations doubled thanks to generous match funding pledge

Demelza’s spring appeal is live - every £1 you give will be doubled, thanks to match funding! Help us make twice the difference for families like Daisy’s.

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Family stories
Isla's story

“Isla was a happy, bright, bubbly five-year-old and the first five years of her life were totally amazing. Sadly, this all changed overnight when she was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour. Within eight months of that diagnosis, Isla was gone.”

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Kent hospices unite to ask the county to leave a gift in their will

Seven Kent hospices have united for the first time to raise awareness of hospice care and the vital role gifts in wills play in funding support for local families.

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Hospices unite to call on Londoners to leave a legacy for London

For the first time, 12 London hospices have united to raise awareness of hospice care and the vital role gifts in wills play in supporting thousands of families each year.

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Family stories
National Heart Month: “Demelza will always hold a special place in my heart.”

This National Heart Month, we hear from Harriet about her son Ethan, who has complex heart conditions and an undiagnosed syndrome, and how they are making the most of every day. 

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Demelza announces new partnership with web agency Yoyo Design

Demelza has partnered with Yoyo Design to create a new, accessible website that reflects its rebrand and enhances user experience for families, supporters and staff.

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