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Extraordinary nursing careers at Demelza | What is extraordinary care?

At Demelza, we often talk about delivering extraordinary care for extraordinary children – but what do we actually mean by that? 

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Demelza receives Investors in Diversity Award

Demelza earned a Silver Award from Investors in Diversity, recognising its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion through its FREDIE principles.

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Children’s Mental Health Week: helping children explore their emotions through creativity

This Children’s Mental Health Week, we caught up with Victoria Swan, our Creative Therapies Lead, to learn how Demelza’s therapeutic services help children to explore their emotions, learn about themselves and build resilience. 

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Supercar enthusiasts visit Demelza for Christmas gift drop off

Supercar enthusiasts from WiseUp Events brought festive cheer to Demelza, arriving in style and donating toys for children at our Sittingbourne hospice.

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Demelza South East London hosts second festive football visit

Millwall Lionesses visited Demelza South East London, gifting presents and praising the hospice’s incredible work with children and families this Christmas.

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East Sussex community donate Christmas gifts

Businesses and bikers in East Sussex donated over 400 gifts to Demelza, helping create magical moments for children and families this Christmas.

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Children’s author reads Demelza’s annual Christmas story

Children’s author Alex Brooks visited Demelza to read The Night Before Christmas, continuing our festive tradition and delighting families at Sittingbourne.

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Christmas shoppers enjoy festive carolathons in aid of Demelza

School children raised £3,330 for Demelza by singing carols across Kent, East Sussex & SE London in joyful festive carolathons.

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Charlton Athletic players visit Demelza South East London

Charlton Athletic players brought festive cheer to Demelza South East London, meeting families and raising smiles during their annual Christmas visit to the hospice.

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