Helen & Douglas House is a children’s hospice charity based in Oxford which also covers Aylesbury and the Aylesbury Vale. They provide specialist care and support for babies, children and young people with life-limiting or terminal conditions, along with support for their families. Public information on the organisation’s website explains that the hospice offers medical, nursing and emotional support to children aged 0–18, helping families cope with complex health conditions and the challenges of caring for a seriously ill child. Care may be provided at the hospice itself, in the child’s home or in hospital alongside local healthcare teams.

The charity provides a range of services including respite care, symptom and pain management, end-of-life care and bereavement support for families. It also offers practical and emotional support to parents, siblings and relatives during and after a child’s illness. Founded in 1982, Helen & Douglas House is widely recognised as the world’s first children’s hospice, and its approach has influenced the development of similar services in the UK and internationally.

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Overview written: 15 March 2026