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It costs £10 million a year to maintain our current level of care. Approximately 10% of our income comes from government funding so we rely on our supporters’ generosity to raise the difference to keep the service running.
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Situation
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices supports 700 babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families living in London and Surrey. Our bespoke support is available 365 days a year at our two purpose build children’s hospices and in their own homes at no cost to the families.
Solution
Our bespoke support is free of charge to families and includes a named keyworker, a comprehensive range of therapies and support groups for the whole family, specialist nursing care and short breaks at our two hospices (Shooting Star House in Hampton and Christopher’s in Guildford) or in the family home, symptom management, end-of-life care and bereavement support.