This Children’s Hospice week, we’re asking you to help make every cuddle count by raising enough money to fund our purchase of a cuddle bed – giving families the priceless gift of physical closeness when time is short.
Alison, Dylan-James' Mum
It means so much to be able to be as close as possible. To give families comfort in those last moments is invaluable.
What is a cuddle bed?
The Ook Snow ALL bed, manufactured by Montcalm International, has become know as ‘The Cuddle bed’. It has the same footprint as a standard Ward Bed, but at the touch of a button, it can widen to a double bed. The bed is fully certified for two people, giving patients and carers peace of mind that not only is it helping to provide care, it is doing it safely. You can learn more about the bed, and watch videos of it in action, on Montcalm’s website.
The difference we made in 2024/25
657
Children and young people with life-limiting conditions supported.
448
Bereaved families accessed our specialist bereavement care.
1,815
Care nights and end-of life bed nights were provided.
18,257
Face-to-face and telephone contacts were made to families by our Family Support team, community nurses and SPACE team.
Frequently asked questions
Any additional donations will be used to support our care work wherever there is the greatest need.