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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: calming care for children with cancer

This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Demelza’s Nicola Fischer shares how gentle, personalised therapies help soothe and uplift children with cancer.

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International Day of Charity: Healthcare Assistant Amy’s extraordinary expedition

This International Day of Charity, meet Amy - a Demelza healthcare assistant tackling the heights of Everest to raise vital funds for children and families.

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Our bereavement support: no grief is the same

Demelza offers compassionate, culturally sensitive bereavement support, helping families honour their child and navigate grief in their own way.

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Demelza joins campaign calling on PM to secure children’s hospice funding

Demelza has joined the Children’s Care Matters campaign, urging the government to guarantee sustainable funding for children’s hospice care across the UK.

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Therapy dogs: providing extra-pawdinary support

Therapy dogs bring joy, comfort, and calm to children at Demelza, helping boost wellbeing through cuddles, play, and unconditional love.

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Demelza welcomes local MPs for tour of facilities and to meet staff

Demelza welcomed three local MPs this week, showcasing its hospice services and facilities across East Sussex and Kent, and highlighting the need for sustainable funding.

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Volunteers needed for new Demelza shop in Heathfield

Demelza is opening a new, larger shop in Heathfield this autumn and is calling for volunteers and stock donations to help bring this vibrant community space to life.

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Partnering with impact: your corporate journey with Demelza

Partnering with Demelza boosts team morale and community impact through tailored volunteering, PR support, and fundraising resources — find out how your business can get involved!

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Family stories
Jemima's story

While Jemima was in intensive care after being born premature, music therapy became a light in her family’s darkest days.

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