Helen & Douglas House Chalfont St Peter

10/10/2026

Wishing a massive good luck to our team of over 300 runners taking on the Oxford Half Marathon tomorrow! They're aiming to fundraise £200k together which could fund a bed at the hospice for a whole year.

We're so grateful to everyone who is running for the dedication you have shown for local children this year. You have already achieved so much before you've even reached the start line. Thank you!

Help them hit their target - sponsor the team today: www.hdh.org.uk/team200k

09/10/2026

Today, we’ve got our to raise awareness for the need for children’s palliative care all around world.

All over the world, there are children who rely upon vital lifelines that Children's Palliative Care provide, and at Helen & Douglas House in Oxford, it is no different. Whether it's you're a parent, sibling, grandparent or carer of a child with a life-limiting condition, having a local lifeline to rely upon for support and guidance makes the difference everyday, and in so many ways.

08/10/2026

Last year, we received over £1.2 million in gifts from the estates of generous supporters who had remembered Helen & Douglas House in their Wills.

Every penny of this goes towards our shared goal – to provide a warm, homely place for children living with life-limiting and terminal conditions and their families, for years to come.

A decision to include a gift in your Will to your local hospice today, however small, can help us support local children and families who will need us in the future.

Find out how you can be there for future families and children who need us: https://hdh.org.uk/Request-Wills-Guide

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08/10/2026

Look at our Chalfont windo 🎃 🎃🎃
Once again our lovely volunteer Emma has put in a lot of effort and creativity

08/10/2026

🧡 It's (5-11 October) and an opportunity to shine a spotlight on our hospice. This year's theme is: Don't leave hospice care to chance. With your support, we can be here for children, young people and families now and in the future.

As part of Hospice Care Week, we're sharing our film again, A Place You Didn't Expect: Helen & Douglas House. The film shows how Helen & Douglas House is so much more than people might expect. It's a place filled with play, friendship, specialist care, family support, laughter and precious everyday moments together.

In the film, Families who have received support from Helen & Douglas House speak honestly about their experiences and what finding our hospice meant to them. The film was made possible with thanks to the families we currently support and those who have previously used our services.

Whatever your reason for following or supporting us, we hope this film helps you better understand what the hospice means to the families we care for. If you know a family who may benefit from watching the film, please share it with them. We're here to support children, young people and families through some of life's most challenging times 🧡

Join us this Hospice Care Week and say: Don't leave hospice care to chance. Help it be there for all, now and forever.

06/10/2026

Knock, knock! Who’s there? It’s our 2027 Helen & Douglas House Charity Comedy Gala line-up!

That’s right Matt Richardson is back with a brand-new line-up for 2027. Swipe to find out who’s featured and comment below who you’re most excited to see.

Book your tickets now to join us on the 15th March 2027 at the New Theatre Oxford for a hilarious night of comedy raising money for your local children’s hospice. Visit www.hdh.org.uk/comedy

03/10/2026

Last month, our Medical Director, Dr Emily Harrop, and Kalie Griffiths, Specialist Palliative Care Midwife, travelled to Japan to share expertise and collaborate with colleagues delivering children's palliative care. The visit was made possible through former Helen & Douglas House volunteer and clinical fellow, Dr Kanako Takeda, whose ongoing connection with the hospice helped create this unique opportunity.

Dr Emily said "This trip was truly transformational. Like us, our Japanese colleagues are working tirelessly to improve care for children who need palliative support and for their families. A special thank you to Kanako for bringing this opportunity to life. I look forward to continuing these friendships and professional connections for years to come"

02/10/2026

We're recruiting in our shops!

Support local families and children from your local shop. By joining one of our teams in Cirencester, Henley, Wallingford or Summertown you'll be joining amazing teams who are dedicated to making a difference

Find out more and apply: https://hdh.org.uk/retail-vacancies

01/10/2026

Take 5 minutes to help your local children's hospice and be in with the chance to win two Helen & Douglas House Charity Comedy Gala tickets.

Could you spare a few minutes to answer our survey and help us understand more about how our community gives in memory of their loved ones? You don’t need to have supported Helen & Douglas House in memory of a loved one before to take part. We hope that by collecting feedback from our supporters we can continue to improve our in memory giving experience in the future.

As a thank you for taking part you’ll have the chance to enter our draw to win 2 Helen & Douglas House Charity Comedy Gala tickets. A hilarious night of comedy hosted by Matt Richardson exclusively for Helen & Douglas House. See full details in the survey below.

Complete the survey now: https://hdh.org.uk/inmemorysurvey
Survey closes on Tuesday 13th October 2026 11.45pm

30/09/2026

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness of childhood cancer.

We know that many families are unsure about when hospice support is available, or whether it's right for them. In fact, it’s one of the most common questions we hear.

At Helen & Douglas House, support for children with cancer can begin much earlier than many people realise. Our specialist care is available alongside active treatment, providing practical, emotional and therapeutic support for children, young people and their families.

That's why we've created a brand-new Children with Cancer webpage, designed to help families understand the support available and answer some of the questions we're asked most.

If you know anyone who could benefit from childhood cancer support, please share this page - https://hdh.org.uk/children-with-cancer

29/09/2026

By leaving a gift in your Will, you’ll be helping to fund vital care for children like Beatrice who passed away at the hospice in 2012.

For Beatrice’s mother Joanna, Helen & Douglas House was a vital lifeline at a turbulent time. Beatrice suffered catastrophic brain damage after an asthma attack and with her health getting worse, the hospice offered her family a safe haven at the hospice until she died.

Joanna has since chosen to leave a gift in her Will to the hospice, saying: “I have chosen to leave a gift in my Will for the inordinate care and caring, and the vital physical and emotional respite which Helen & Douglas House gave to Beatrice and our family for almost seven years.”

Will you join Joanna and so many others to help hospice care live on in this special way?

Download our free Will writing guide to get started: https://hdh.org.uk/Request-Wills-Guide.

02/09/2026

🛍️ 10 ITEMS FOR £10! 🛍️

We’re excited to launch our amazing clothing bags on eBay tonight at 6pm!

✨ 10 items per bag
✨ Bags in size range from an XXS to size 20
✨ Preloved & brand-new items with tags to be found
✨ Great high street brands

Over 40 bags available, so don't miss out!
Visit our eBay store at 6pm tonight - helenanddouglashouse | eBay UK Stores

05/06/2026

Our Father’s Day window, done by our very creative Volunteer Emma🥰🥰Thanks a lot for putting so much effort Emma!!!

22/05/2026

This month we celebrated International Nurses Day. Our nurses plan and provide a tailored care plan for each child's unique needs. This helps bring comfort and joy to the children and their families during their toughest moments. One parent described our nurses “like angels and fairies - kind, caring, compassionate and so much fun at the same time”.

You could help support the incredible work of our nurses by donating to any of our charity shops by 26th May. Together, we’re aiming to reach 1,700 bags, which could help fund a Helen & Douglas House nurse for an entire year.

This bank holiday weekend, do something good - donate your pre‑loved clothes and goods to your nearest Helen & Douglas House charity shop.

Donate a bag. Help fund a nurse!

Find your nearest charity shop today - https://hdh.org.uk/ourshops

Every bag you donate, will help fund a nurse for a year. 🧡

14/05/2026

All the men’s clothings are half price this Friday ( tomorrow) in our Chalfont store, come and grab as soon as you can because it is only one day sale!!

12/05/2026

This International Nurses Day, we’re celebrating our amazing nurses and inviting you to support them in a simple but powerful way.

Right now, your donated bags of clothes and goods can do more than clear space at home. Your donations could help fund expert nursing care to locally terminally ill children and families when they need it most. Whether it’s relieving pain for a child with complex symptoms, helping a child take part in an activity they want to do or offering a listening ear when families need support, our nurses are always there - providing whatever care and comfort our children and families need.

Donate to any of our 25 charity shops from 12th-26th May and help us reach 1,700 bags which could help fund Helen & Douglas House nurses, like Thevuni and Siobhan for a year. 🧡

Donate to your nearest charity shop - https://hdh.org.uk/ourshops

08/05/2026

Half price sale on women’s trousers only for today and tomorrow in our Chalfont store!!!