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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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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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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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National Bereaved Parents Day: making extraordinary memories last

Louise helps families create lasting memories through personalised art and body casting, offering comfort and connection during end-of-life and bereavement care.

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Making an extraordinary difference to young people with complex needs

Demelza’s transition team supports over 200 families, guiding young people aged 14–24 through the complex shift from child to adult services. From benefits advice to peer support and social activities, the service fills a vital gap and helps families feel safe, connected, and understood.

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Men's Health Week: making time to stay well

Men’s Health Week is a chance to prioritise wellbeing. James shares how running, walking and balance help him stay mentally and physically healthy.

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Tony’s volunteering story

Demelza is powered by over 1,000 volunteers making a real difference -  like Tony, who helps create peaceful garden spaces for families at our hospice sites.

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Yeun's volunteering story: making a fresh start

Volunteering at Demelza helped Yeun transition from her family business to a new career in finance, gaining confidence, skills, and a fresh start along the way.

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Rose's volunteering story: finding a new community

After losing her husband, Rose found friendship, purpose, and new skills through volunteering at Demelza’s Canterbury shop - 17 years and still going strong!

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