Children’s hospice workers were given the Queen of Arendelle treatment on Sunday as a special thank you for their incredible work with seriously ill children and their families in hospices across the UK.
“Christmas can be a wonderful time for many, but we are reminded every year of how difficult it can be for some. It is a real milestone for friends and families after a loss and we recognise the importance of stopping for a moment and celebrating the lives of our loved ones”.
Children receiving care at ellenor hospice in Gravesend have received a donation of life-changing technology worth thousands of pounds from children’s charity Lifelites.
When children are unable to articulate what death means to them, music therapy can help them process the feelings of grief and pain that the loss of a parent inevitably brings.
Record breaking numbers took part in ellenor’s annual Twilight Walk.
All sponsorship money raised through the event will go towards care and support for patients, families and carers living with life limiting or terminal illness in Kent.
We all know how good it can be to chat over a cuppa – especially during tough times.
ellenor has been awarded the highest possible rating for the safety, quality and hygiene standards of its food catering services.
Take on ellenor’s Accumulator Challenge to raise vital funds for local families facing terminal illness.
Mrs Audrey Broad of ellenor Hospice, Kent, has been awarded the Order of Mercy, a prestigious medal, for her voluntary service over many years to charities and non profit organisations in the United Kingdom and overseas.
For many families with children who have a life-limiting or life-threatening illness, taking a trip Disneyland Paris is something they can only dream about.
Seeing at first-hand the dedication and compassion of the palliative care team meant that ellenor gained a special place in the hearts of Kathy's husband Dennis and her four children Danny, James, Gemma and Chloe, which made them want to show their support after her death by donating a play area for children within the hospice garden.
“ellenor may not have been able to save my mum, but the charity has certainly saved me. The journey is still not yet over – but I do know I’m not alone”. - Elaine
I took part in the Twilight Walk last year to celebrate my mum’s life. It was a small way to thank the wonderful organisation that are supporting me through the worst time of my life.
Today we celebrate World Friendship Day. This special day reminds us of the importance of friendship and building social connections with other people.
Children’s Hospice Week takes place annually in support of the unique range of services organisations such as ellenor can offer to young people.
Leah reflects on what volunteers can bring to ellenor – and on the wealth of experiences that volunteering with ellenor can provide.
ellenor has announced its new Interim Chief Executive following a decision made by the Board of Trustees earlier this month.
Adult day-therapy services are to be redesigned to improve health-care delivery and to help empower patients to feel more in control of their own situations.
ellenor’s mascot Ellie is calling children aged 5 – 16 years old to take to the tracks at the cyclopark in Gravesend for the best children’s Fun Run in town.
