Meet #TeamDevine: Ana and Amy, Alexander’s Carers

Meet #TeamDevine: Ana and Amy, Alexander’s Carers

Our Alexander’s Care Team supports over 130 wonderful children, and their equally wonderful families throughout Berkshire and the surrounding counties. Despite lockdown, we strive to continue to be there for them for the good days and the difficult ones. Our dedicated...
Meet #TeamDevine: Julie Hughes, our Lead for Quality

Meet #TeamDevine: Julie Hughes, our Lead for Quality

The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted some of the crucial work that goes on behind the scenes at our children’s hospice service, specifically continuing excellent standards of care as well as infection prevention and control. Former community nurse Julie Hughes is our...
Maidenhead schoolboy’s marathon challenge

Maidenhead schoolboy’s marathon challenge

Over the course of this week, 10 year old Elliott Wilkinson has challenged himself to run a whole marathon in order to raise vital funds for our children’s hospice service which supports him and his sister Pippa, who is 6 years old. He told us why he is doing...
WFH? Commit Your Commute!

WFH? Commit Your Commute!

For many of us now working from home due to Covid-19, we are likely to be saving money on travel costs. Our Commit your Commute appeal is asking workers to consider donating some of these savings to help make a difference to the children and families that we support....
Meet #TeamDevine: Harriet Denny, Alexander’s Nurse

Meet #TeamDevine: Harriet Denny, Alexander’s Nurse

This week we want to shine a light on the crucial role our Alexander’s Nurses play in supporting seriously ill children with complex healthcare needs and their families. Their clinical knowledge, skills, compassion and expertise are such a vital lifeline to Alexander...