Parents
How we can help...
Whether it’s chatting to other parents in our support groups, unloading in a counselling session in one of our woodland pods, or treating yourself to a relaxing massage with our complementary therapist – there are all kinds of support for Derian parents.
Derian Mums
A place for mums to meet like-minded mums.
2024 dates
12 December
2025 dates
9 January
6 February
6 March
3 April
1 May
26 June
24 July
18 September
16 October
13 November
11 December
Derian Mums Bereavement Group
A place for bereaved mums to meet in a relaxed, safe and welcoming space, to talk openly about grief with likeminded people.
2024 dates
14 December
2025 dates
22 January
19 February
19 March
16 April
14 May
11 June
9 July
10 September
8 October
5 November
3 December
Derian Dads Bereavement Group
A place for bereaved dads to openly talk about their feelings and struggles with other dads who are in the same boat.
2024 dates
4 December
2025 dates
8 January
5 February
5 March
2 April
30 April
28 May
25 June
23 July
3 September
1 October
29 October
26 November
17 December
Derian Dads
Meet with like-minded Derian dads who understand the demands, needs, struggles and rewards of having a child or young person with a life-limiting condition.
2024 dates
11 December
2025 dates
29 January
26 February
26 March
23 April
21 May
18 June
16 July
17 September
15 October
12 November
10 December
Crochet and Chat
Led by our volunteer and Derian grandma, Carol, Crochet and Chat brings together siblings, parents and grandparents for a Monday morning filled with coffee, cake, crocheting, and a good old natter. For more information please contact Lucy or Jean from our Family Support Team by emailing families@derianhouse.co.uk
Counselling
If you feel that you need some extra support, individual or group, counselling is available for parents.
Complementary therapies
Parents can access holistic therapies, including massage and Reiki, at the hospice.