Richard House Children's Hospice, in Newham, east London, cares for more than 200 families from across the capital
Richard House Children's Hospice, in Newham, offers a wide range of services, completely free to families and tailored to its multi-cultural community:
The hospice has eight bedrooms, two of which are ensuite. It also has two self-contained family flats. This allows families to stay at the hospice together.
Other key facilities include:
- A multi-sensory room
- Wet and dry play areas
- A multi-faith quiet room
- A teenage room
- A computer suite
- An outdoor play area
- Landscaped gardens
There's lots of fun to be had for children at Richard House Children's Hospice
Short-break Residential Respite Care
All children/young people are offered up to 21 nights of pre-bookable respite care per year. This means they can come and stay in the hospice for up to two weeks. If you wish to stay with them you can do so in one of our family flats.
Emergency/End-of-life Stays
Richard House operates an emergency bed system which allows us to respond to an emergency request at short notice. We have a special set of rooms where your child can be cared for at the end of their life. Emergency and end of life care requests will take priority over short break respite. Referrals for end of life care will be fast tracked.
Day Care
We are able to offer a limited amount of day care where your child can come for a few hours after school or a whole day and participate in activities alongside the children who are resident.
Family Support
We recognise the enormous strain and everyday stresses that caring for a child with a life-limiting condition may place on a family. We are able to provide emotional and practical support to all family members, from counselling to sibling support groups.
The Young Adults Group
A relatively new initiative to help our past and present users over the age of 17 deal with transition issues. The group provides a social outlet with their peers and also aims to introduce them to the adult services they may use in the future.
