News from the Playground Funding
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ast year, we opened a bright and colourful counselling space especially for children. Donna, our Family Support Worker, has been providing pre and post bereavement
support there through one to one sessions with children, family sessions, parent and carer sessions and telephone support sessions for schools and nurseries. We’re now in the process of planning a play space within the Hospice grounds to provide a safe environment for children in our care to relax, socialise with other children and
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most importantly, have some fun. We are very grateful to Spifox and The Morrisons Foundation for funding the space which will help children visiting the Hospice feel more comfortable and promote the continuity of normal family life. The playground will be in the front garden adjacent to the Hospice entrance and we’re working towards having it in place soon.
