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Julia's House the Dorset and Wiltshire Children's Hospices provide life-changing support for families with very poorly children

Julia's House provides practical and emotional support for families caring for a child with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition across Dorset and Wiltshire.

15/04/2026

Our CEO Martin Edwards is at the Houses of Parliament today with Hospice UK and other hospice leaders, meeting MPs to call for urgent action.

There’s still no sustainable government solution for hospice funding, which is why we're fully supporting Hospice UK's Fair Funding campaign, alongside hospices across the country, many of which are facing significant service cuts.

Today, we’re delivering a letter to the Prime Minister and hosting a session for MPs to highlight the urgent need for change.

14/04/2026

Just under two weeks to go until the London Marathon! 🏃‍♀️

We’re incredibly proud to have a number of runners taking on the challenge in support of Julia’s House this year, including our own Care Admin colleague, Michelle, who’s been sharing her training journey along the way.

Michelle shared what keeps her going when training gets tough:
“On every long run, I dedicate a mile to a child we support, it’s what keeps me moving forward.”

Wishing our colleague the best of luck, we know she’ll smash it.

If you’d like to cheer her on or support her journey, you can do so here: https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/mich-lewis

13/04/2026

Hot off the press! Michael McIntyre has just announced a very special one-off charity show at the Lighthouse Poole on 10th May.

Performing his greatest hits and new bits in aid of Julia's House, guaranteed to have you laughing, all for a great cause.

The LIghthouse Friends pre-sale is live now, general sale starts tomorrow, Tuesday 14th April at 11am. Don't miss this, it's sure to sell out!

🔗 https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/event/michael-mcintyres-charity-show-in-aid-of-julias-house/

11/04/2026

Meet Oscar…

After eight amazing years with Julia’s House, Oscar - our master chef and DJ extraordinaire - celebrated his 18th birthday (and his final hospice session) towards the end of last year with a mocktail party in Rachel’s Retreat at our Wiltshire hospice.

In this lovely Q&A blog, Oscar shares his story in his own words - what it’s like growing up with muscular dystrophy, and what Julia’s House has meant to him along the way. It’s honest, uplifting, and full of his personality.

You’ll also find Oscar’s story in our brand new Spring newsletter, have you got yours yet?

Have a read here: https://ow.ly/zVrQ50YHavQ

10/04/2026

What better time than to share highlights from our recent sibling residential!

Twice a year, we bring siblings from Dorset and Wiltshire together for a 4-day adventure, this time at Braeside Education Centre It’s all about overcoming fears, building friendships and having lots of fun. From climbing and zip wires to canoeing, campfire cooking, walking, games and just hanging out together. It was a week full of fun, friendship, new challenges and laughter.

A huge thank you to the amazing Braeside team, our brilliant volunteers, and Jon CharityImages for capturing such special moments.

As well as tired muscles, we left with stronger bonds, new found confidence, having had the best time!

08/04/2026

We’ve had such a wonderful Easter at our Dorset hospice, celebrating its reopening after the extension (more on that coming later this week!).

From Easter egg hunts to slightly messy crafts and some good old-fashioned baking, it’s been full of eggcellent moments and smiles all around 💛

07/04/2026

“Ella’s our little miracle child… we were told to say our goodbyes when she was just three days old.”

Ella has the most severe form of Edwards’ syndrome (trisomy 18), a life-limiting condition that affects nearly every part of her body, including her breathing, digestion and development. When she was diagnosed, doctors said she was “incompatible with life.”

Despite suffering a cardiac arrest as a newborn, and mum Chloe having to give CPR with one finger as she was so small, Ella is now five, and defying the odds every single day.

Mum Chloe says “She’s the happiest little girl you could ever meet – she's constantly beaming. She loves her Labrador Rufus, having fun, and rough and tumble play. And she loves anything silly – basically the more silly you are, the more she’ll laugh!”

She also loves being around other children, even though her complex needs mean she often misses out.

Julia’s House has been there for Ella and her family for the past two years, giving her a safe space to play, explore and make friends, while providing expert care and reassurance for her parents. Whether it’s messy play in the sensory room or simply knowing she’s in safe hands.

Read Ella’s full story and see how you can support families like hers this Spring by donating to our Every Giggle Appeal: https://ow.ly/JJoA50YCtma

06/04/2026

We recently treated our wonderful mums to a relaxing overnight escape, tucked away in the peaceful surroundings of Sandroyd School.

The weekend was all about relaxation and creativity with crochet hosted by Lucy's Hugs of Courage , designing personalised t-shirts and creating some stunning sea-glass art.

But more than anything, it was about shared experiences, comfort, laughter and connection, away from daily pressures. Our mums were able to recharge, build friendships and take home lasting memories as well as their handmade creations.

04/04/2026

A huge thank you to the Stonecutters Widow Sons MBA and Juno Company of Wiltshire Army Cadet Force 🩷

For the fifth year running, they arrived at our Wiltshire hospice with an incredible donation of Easter eggs, bringing smiles to so many.

Thank you for your kindness and ongoing support, it means so much.

03/04/2026

Easter weekend is here! 🌸🐣

We got the celebrations started early with our family session, “Housemates,” at our Devizes hospice. Families travelled from across the county to join us for a truly egg-cellent time!

There were Easter crafts, tasty refreshments, and of course… an egg hunt. Our sensory room was also a big hit!

It was a lovely morning, giving parents the chance to connect, chat, and support one another.

02/04/2026

An eggstra special today! With Easter just around the corner, we want to say a HUGE thank you to all the amazing local businesses below who’ve collected and donated Easter eggs to our Dorset and Wiltshire hospices.

Your kindness and generosity will bring a little extra sweetness to the children, siblings and families we care for this Easter 🐣🍫

🐰 TTravail Employment Group - Trowbridge(and all the companies who donated to their collection)
🐰 JJD cleaning services🐰 MMedequip Community Equipment Service🐰 TThrive Trowbridge & Shepton Mallet🐰 SSykes Holiday Cottages🐰 CCaspian One
🐰 Micro Nav
🐰 TTeamJobs🐰 WWe Are Catalysts🐰 RReid Bikes

Address

Julia’s House, Ground Floor, Allenview House, Hanham Road
Wimborne
BH211AS

Website

http://www.juliashouse.org/

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