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People often say ‘I don’t know how you do your job’, as a nurse, it's an absolute privilege to care for these children and families.

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Stepping away from the day to day duties of care is simply bliss. Being able to be Mum and Dad again is the best gift ever and we are so grateful.
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Nalu have designed and handmade a very special limited-edition bead, to commemorate our 30th Anniversary.

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Children’s Hospice South West is run by extraordinary people, for remarkable families and supported by the most open hearted of people. I loved every second of it.

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Our stories

Making the most of short and precious lives across the South West

Jude and Tabitha's story

Following his diagnosis, Logan started visiting Charlton...

Jude and Tabitha’s brother Logan has complex medical needs, and the family are supported by Charlton Farm children’s hospice. In the lead up to National...

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The original CHSW care team pictured outside Little Bridge House in 1995

Thirty years of children, friendship and family

A vision and a philosophy of care developed 30 years ago is...

Lots has changed at our hospices over the last 30 years: we’ve made improvements to our houses and gardens; developed new services to support children and...

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Eddie Farwell and his late wife Jill founded Children's Hospice South West in 1991

'Let's build a children's hospice!'

How an idea born from family tragedy brought hope to so many

They had little money in the bank and no wealthy backers. Just a dream to build a children’s hospice and a remarkable story that would unite the whole of the...

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Little boy in orange t-shirt visiting Children's Hospice South West

Jack's story

Following his diagnosis, Jack started visiting Charlton...

At 18 months old my son Jack had his first seizure. It was really scary. I was 7 months pregnant with my daughter at the time, one moment he was asleep in his...

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Home visits make Amber's day

Another face, a different voice, and a cheerful smile

Amber usually visits Little Bridge House for respite but because of the pandemic, she has spent many months at home shielding with mum Leala and dad Chris. The...

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Mile by mile for Keira

Lesley, whose 5-month old daughter Keira has been diagnosed...

Lesley Milner, mum of Keira aged 5 months, is hoping to raise £35k for a host of charities that have supported them since Keira was diagnosed with a brain...