East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices
We support families and provide all-encompassing care for children and young people with life-threatening conditions across Norfolk, as well as Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex. The Nook, set in beautiful grounds in the village of Framingham Earl, near Norwich, was opened by our Royal Patron, HRH The Duchess of Cambridge in November 2019. We also have two other hospices – The Treehouse, in Ipswich, and EACH Milton, outside Cambridge.
We are there for families in their hour of need – a lifeline at the most unimaginably hard times. They feel safe and comfortable, spending precious time together and creating memories that last forever. Our aim is to ensure the best quality of life for the children in our care.
This is thanks to the amazing work, knowledge and expertise of our specialist team, including nurses, counsellors, care assistants, play specialists, music therapists, art therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, a family therapist, chaplains, chefs and housekeeping staff.
We pride ourselves on our family-centred approach, caring not only for children and young people but also their parents, carers, brothers, sisters, grandparents and sometimes friends. Among other things, they benefit from:
- Specialist nursing care
- Symptom management nursing
- Short breaks
- Wellbeing activities
- Therapies
- Care at end of life
- Bereavement support and counselling
Families also have flexibility and control over where they receive their care and support, including where their child dies. More than half the care and support we provide is delivered in the family home and community.
However, we cannot do this without your support
We are recognised as leaders in our field, with a reputation for excellence and commitment to pioneering development, but we provide our specialist medical and emotional support completely free of charge.
We rely on voluntary donations for the majority of our income and this year need to raise £7.5 million from donations and fundraising, and a further £8.7 million in retail income. The more we raise, the bigger difference we can make to local children and their families.