What we do
We provide specialist care and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire and into surrounding counties.
You can help
Our vital work is only possible because of the kindness and support of wonderful people like you!
About us
Alexander is the inspiration for our children’s hospice service, an extraordinary and brave boy who sadly passed away at the age of 8 from a rare brain tumour.
Join the team
We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our dynamic team as we continue to develop and grow our children’s hospice service.
It costs around £1.8 million to run our children’s hospice service each year
135+
children and their families we currently support
14,450+
hours of care and support for families in the past year
80%
of our income comes from donations, fundraising and gifts in Wills
Our services
We understand that having a child with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition can impact on everything you do. That’s why we care for the child and the whole family.
Our holistic approach is bespoke for every child and family in order to provide the best possible care and support that they need.
As well as the clinical care, we open up opportunities for children and their siblings to experience fun, joy and adventures, and help families make precious memories for as long as they have.
Respite care
Specialist play
Symptom management
Family support
End of life care
Bereavement support
Need our help?
The word hospice should not seem scary and getting support from us doesn’t have to mean a child’s death is imminent. Helping to enrich the lives of the children and their families is at the heart of our service, our end of life and bereavement support is just a part of what we do.
Our children’s hospice service covers the whole of Berkshire and into surrounding counties. Anyone can make a referral to Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service and if you think your child may be eligible for our services, please do get in touch.
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🙌WE ARE HIRING!
Are you looking for a rewarding job that will really make a difference?
We are recruiting for two new roles within our Alexander’s Care Team
➡️Practice Educator
➡️Family Support Worker
For more information about the roles and how to apply, visit www.alexanderdevine.org/join-the-team/
Please do help us spread the word and share with anyone you think might be interested.
#TeamDevine #ChildrensHospice #Jobs
📣Save the date
Our Big Curry Night In is back this February! 🍽 🍛
We’ve kept it virtual again this year, which means you can host your own night with your friends and family, no matter where you all live.
When you order one of our curry kits, we’ll send you the recipes, spices and pastes that you will need along with some ideas for activities and games to play on the night.
For more information and to order your kit, head to:
alexanderdevine.org/2022/01/big-curry-night-in/
#DevineCurryNight #VirtualNightIn
“I do this job because the smiles and hugs from the children are worth their weight in gold”
A simple hug can be more powerful than you think. Here at Alexander Devine we are big fans of a hug and all of its amazing benefits.
Happy #hugday to all our children, families, volunteers and supporters!
#DevineHugs #nationalhugday #lifeatourhospice
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