Volunteering at Little Havens Hospice

Wed, Sep 21st 2022 at 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Southend City Rotary are volunteering at Little Havens. It could be anything from gardening to painting and we would be delighted if anyone would like to join us and help.

About Little Havens

Little Havens is a hospice set in beautiful meadowland in Rayleigh, Essex. We are a nursing-led hospice with a mixture of qualified paediatric nurses, healthcare support staff and trained volunteers We care for children and young people up to the age of 25 from Essex and the surrounding boroughs who have been diagnosed with a complex or incurable condition. Support is also offered to the family. We offer overnight respite breaks, emergency stays and support the care at the end of a child’s life. There are also ‘Day Stay’ sessions and the opportunity to attend specific groups and activities relevant to you and your child’s needs. Our Wellbeing Team offers support including counselling for adults and children, support and therapeutic groups, social work, complementary and creative therapies and spiritual care.

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Volunteering at Little Havens Hospice

Wed, Sep 21st 2022 at 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Southend City Rotary are volunteering at Little Havens. It could be anything from gardening to painting and we would be delighted if anyone would like to join us and help.