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International Nurse’s Day: Megan’s story

Discover why nursing at a children’s hospice is such a unique and rewarding career. 

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Dying Matters Awareness Week: Supporting dads and male carers to share their grief

This Dying Matters Awareness Week, Garry, a bereaved father supported by Demelza, tells us how talking about his son and sharing experiences with other bereaved families is helping him navigate his own grief.

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Louise’s staff story

Follow Louise’s journey at Demelza, from caring for children as a healthcare assistant to providing psychotherapeutic support and creating bespoke memory pieces for families at end of life.

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National Siblings Day: celebrating extraordinary siblings

We’re taking a moment to celebrate the extraordinary siblings of the children we support.

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Mick’s volunteering story

Meet Mick, a volunteer driver at Demelza, and find out what it’s like to support families through volunteering.

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Time to talk about wellbeing

This Time to Talk Day, we caught up with Hayley Clark, Director of People and Culture at Demelza, about why it’s so important to talk about wellbeing at work.

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How can your organisation support charities like Demelza?

Could you support Demelza through your company or business? Find out how your organisation can benefit from partnering with us.

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Elle’s story: making the most of every moment

We caught up with Elle Lakin, a healthcare assistant at Demelza, to learn more about what it’s like to work at a children’s hospice and how she helps create special moments for families.

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Demelza stands by SMAUK and advocates for Spinal Muscular Atrophy to be added to newborn screening programme

Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has bravely shared that her seven-month-old twin girls have been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1 - a devastating diagnosis and stark reminder that a life-limiting condition doesn't just happen to other people.

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