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Helping children and young people with life-limiting conditions make the most of every moment 💚
Celebrating 30 years of care in 2023 🎈

This is what Derian does for me… 💚 ''Counsel

This is what Derian does for me... 💚

''Counselling at Derian House has really helped me. I'm only now managing to talk about how I feel. I feel happier, and more able to express myself. I knew I was angry and unhappy, but I didn't know I needed counselling.” ✨

To mark #ChildrensHospiceWeek, we’re asking five children, young people, and their families - who have all felt the benefits of our hospice services - exactly what Derian does for them 🫶

Jessica has very complex needs that require 24/7 care from Roy and his family, and visits Derian House quite regularly 🏡

Jessica's dad, Roy, accesses counselling sessions with our Family Counsellor, John, which is a vital part of the service that we offer families at Derian House. They can help both in helping to cope with the day-to-day difficulties of living with a poorly child, as well as bereavement support 🕯️

Together for Short Lives | Hospice UK | #CHW 💚

Grayson recently enjoyed a Play in the Community v

Grayson recently enjoyed a Play in the Community visit from the lovely Caroline, where the pair partook in plenty of fun! 🤩

There was lots of music, sensory play, and even a foot massage much to the delight of our handsome young man ✨

Our community service is available to Derian's babies, children and young people who may not be able to visit the hospice itself, meaning they don't miss out on the incredible services we offer - just call it a home from home! 🏡

Together for Short Lives | Hospice UK | #ChildrensHospiceWeek | #CHW 💚

This is what Derian does for me… 💚 ''Derian

This is what Derian does for me... 💚

''Derian is a place where life-long memories happen. It's not a sad place - it's more than just being sad. It's a place where you can be yourself, and it's a place where you don't need to worry about anything back home.” ✨

To mark #ChildrensHospiceWeek, we’re asking five children, young people, and their families - who have all felt the benefits of our hospice services - exactly what Derian does for them 🫶

Maariyah is one of our Lodgers who visits us at Friday Night Club, and is also part of Derian House's Youth Forum 🤩

Alongside a panel made up of young adults, Maariyah helps to shape the future of the hospice and its services, and is empowered to be at the centre of the decisions that we make 📢

Together for Short Lives | Hospice UK | #CHW 💚

This is what Derian does for me… 💚 ''Derian

This is what Derian does for me... 💚

''Derian provides respite from the everyday stresses that come with Olaf's disability - the understanding and support, and sharing happiness in the good moments. We're grateful for every person with a big heart who works at Derian and supports our family.” ✨

To mark #ChildrensHospiceWeek, we’re asking five children, young people, and their families - who have all felt the benefits of our hospice services - exactly what Derian does for them 🫶

You can always rely on Olaf to give you a big beaming smile when he comes to visit 😁

He loves being out on the swings in Smile Park, and recently he and his Mum have spent special time bonding together over arts and crafts at our new Youth Family Drop-In session 🎨

Together for Short Lives | Hospice UK | #CHW 💚

Welcome to #ChildrensHospiceWeek – a celebration o

Welcome to #ChildrensHospiceWeek - a celebration of the nation's 54 hospices for children, and the wonderful work they do to help youngsters whose lives are too short ✨

For families caring for a seriously ill child, Derian House is a safe haven where they and their children can get care and support, enjoy their time together and make precious memories 🥰

Throughout the course of this week, we'll be sharing the facts and figures behind the care we offer here at the North West's children's hospice 🏡

In 2023, we helped over of 4️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ babies, children and young people - whose lives are too short - to make happy memories in an environment of fun, respect and above all, Outstanding Care 🫶

Together for Short Lives | Hospice UK | #CHW 💚

The bravest thing you can be is yourself 🤩 Wha

The bravest thing you can be is yourself 🤩

What a week we've had celebrating the inaugural Derian Pride, culminating in one of our epic dress-up days here at the hospice 🌈

We enjoyed plenty of rainbow-themed arts and crafts, colourful sensory play, and finished up our celebrations with pizza making! 🍕

#PrideMonth 💚

Cheers to the weekend! 🍻 Leo tucked into a ver

Cheers to the weekend! 🍻

Leo tucked into a very healthy dinner and washed it down with a non-alcoholic beer on his recent stay at our Ribby Hall Village - Holidays lodge 🤩

Happy holidays - have a fab weekend everyone 💚

We knew we'd find Lacey in the hydrotherapy pool..

We knew we'd find Lacey in the hydrotherapy pool... it's her favourite place to be when she visits us at Derian House 🤩

Helping to create special memories in our pool is one of the most beautiful things to see 💚

Baaaaaaaaaaaaa! (That's just our friend Shaun the

Baaaaaaaaaaaaa! (That's just our friend Shaun the Sheep saying 'Happy Humpday'!) 🐑

Lacey was all smiles when she visited the animals at Cedar Farm last month 😍

Thank ewe for your kind donations - they allow us to send our children and young people on wonderful trips like this one 💚

Watch out world, Junior's got a few tricks up his

Guy, Evan and Charlie got their creative juices fl

Guy, Evan and Charlie got their creative juices flowing during a recent visit to the hospice 🤩

The talented trio made melted crayon canvasses to take home, and don't they look great?! 🖍

If any of our crafty Lodgers would like to get involved in an art session here at the hospice, please get in touch with our team by emailing playandwellbeing@derianhouse.co.uk ✨

Have a colourful week everyone! 💚

A new star baker has entered the hospice! 💚 Le

A new star baker has entered the hospice! 💚

Leila enjoyed baking a fresh batch of sausage rolls in Danni's Diner this week, and even filled them with some of M&S' finest apple sauce... 😋

...the girl clearly has taste! 💁‍♀️

Making memories and learning new skills is just how we (sausage) roll here at Derian House 😏

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