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Nancy's Story

Nancy is 11 years old and has Rett Syndrome, a rare genetic...

Nancy has a younger brother, Teddy, who is 4, and an older sister, Kitty, who is 14. She is non-verbal, is not mobile and can’t use her hands purposefully. She...
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Logan's story

He has been supported at Charlton Farm since he was a baby

14 year old Logan and his family have been supported by Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) since he was a baby. When mum Liz was pregnant with Logan, her...
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Zeniah's story

"Being at Charlton Farm made us feel that we were not so...

When Zeniah's family walked into Charlton Farm earlier this year they were at ‘breaking point.’ Looking after their daughter Zeniah, who was born with 4 large...
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Freddie and Louis' story

Our boys are always with us’ – parents share emotional story...

When Claire Gaskarth put her beautiful baby boy down for his usual afternoon nap one summer’s afternoon, little did she think it would become a day that changed...
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Phoebe's story

Seven-year-old Phoebe was first referred to Children’s...

Seven year old Phoebe was first referred to Children’s Hospice South West’s Charlton Farm hospice in Wraxall when she was just 3 years old. She was supported by...
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Riley's story

We know that when Riley is at Charlton Farm he is safe and...

For mum and dad Ian and Debs, their son Riley really is their ‘little miracle’ After suffering issues making it difficult to conceive, the couple fell pregnant...
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