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Helen Rolls at APPG
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Demelza nurse attends APPG for children who need palliative care

A Demelza nurse was among the attendees at the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for children who need palliative care held during Children’s Hospice Week.

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Heather with Tom at Aoife and Ben's wedding © Ravel Photography
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Support provided by hospice staff highlighted as part of Children’s Hospice Week

To mark Children’s Hospice Week, Demelza is highlighting the varied types of support provided by hospice staff and the incredible difference it makes to families.

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Her Royal Highness, The Princess of Wales
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Demelza welcomes Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales’s message for Children’s Hospice Week

Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales has invited everyone to join her in celebrating the work of children’s hospices like Demelza.

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A young boy with a ventilator in his nose smiling
Family stories
Children’s Hospice Week: Kane’s story

Hear Kane’s story from those who knew him best and learn why children’s hospices matter so much in life’s most difficult moments.

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A man with brown hair and a woman with blonde hair holding a young boy smiling
Family stories
Kane’s story: dad's perspective

Kane’s dad, Craig, was reluctant to come to a hospice, but in the end Demelza’s care meant everything to him.

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Family stories
Kane’s story: Megan’s care perspective

For SEL Lead Nurse Megan, it was a privilege to care for Kane during end of life, working with his whole family to support them in their darkest days. 

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Senior Registered Nurse Jess preparing for clinical care
Family stories
Kane’s story: Jess’s care perspective

Senior Registered Nurse Jess was honoured to be part of Kane’s whole journey – from first meeting him before his diagnosis to caring for him at end of life. 

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A young boy laying down on a blanket smiling
Family stories
Kane’s story: nan’s perspective

Kane’s nan, Kathy, was able to stay with Kane at Demelza too, meaning the whole family could be together. 

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Music therapist Pete playing the guitar in the music room at Demelza, Kent
Family stories
Kane’s story: Pete’s music therapy perspective

Music therapist Pete used music to create a soothing soundscape for Kane, helping him relax, connect and explore his own form of voice. 

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