Demelza Dots sessions provide children and their families the opportunity to play, relax and connect with others with similar experiences.
At each session there’s a range of toys and engaging activities for everyone to enjoy. Led by Demelza healthcare assistants and family liaison practitioners, these sessions often include interactive elements like storytelling, singing and delightful messy play activities!
You can find a list of upcoming sessions below. If you are new to Dots and you would like to attend a session please email careadministration@demelza.org.uk with the date and location of the session/s you're interested in. If you would like to speak to someone about the suitability of these sessions for your child or young person then please ring 01795 845270.
When? Last Saturday of the month from 2pm-6pm
Where? Dover District Leisure Centre, Fitness Fields, Whitfield, Dover, CT16 3FZ
When? Every Tuesday from 10am-12pm
Where? Large Meeting Room, Demelza Kent, Rook Lane, Sittingbourne, ME9 8DZ
Sittingbourne Dots is open to under 5s only.
When? Usually every Thursday from 10am-2pm with a light lunch provided.
Where? Demelza South East London, 5 Wensley Close, London SE9 5AB
How do I book? Please email careadministration@demelza.org.uk to book your space.
Tunbridge Wells Dots is currently postponed until further notice. The location does not work for all families and we are still looking for somewhere that would work better. If you know somewhere that you think would work for a morning stay and play session then please get in touch and let us know!
More dates to follow
Demelza Choir sessions are fun and inclusive with a wellbeing focus that allows us all to come together and share our voices.
Our choir facilitator is music therapist, Kelly Fraser, who joined Demelza in November 2022. Kelly has extensive experience running choirs in different settings.
Each session includes a mindful vocal warm-up, singing a couple of songs together and a chance to chat with one another over snacks! You don't have to attend every session, but we encourage you to join us when you can.
The sessions take place at Demelza Kent and Demelza South East London but all adult family members are invited to take part.
When? Every other Wednesday, 5-6.30pm
Where? Large Meeting Room, Demelza Kent, Rook Lane, Sittingbourne, ME9 8DZ
Our family support team visit the Evelina London Children's Hospital once a month.
Come and see us if you'd like to speak to the team. They can provide information and support about the services Demelza provides as well as other information relating to external services.
These drop-in sessions are for any families accessing Demelza services as well as prospective families wishing to find out more.
When? First Wednesday of every month, 10am-2pm
Where? Atrium (3rd floor), Evelina London Children's Hospital, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7EH
Families with children under two are invited to a fun 1s and under group session with our family liaison team.
Each session will have a different activity for you to get involved with such as crafts, music therapy and yoga/baby massage. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
If you would like to attend or have any questions then please email familysupportdepartment@demelza.org.uk.
When? Last Wednesday of every month, 10.30am-12.30pm
Where? Demelza South East London, 5 Wensley Close, London SE9 5AB, UK
When? Last Wednesday of every month, 10am-12pm
Where? Demelza Kent, Rook Lane, Sittingbourne, ME9 8DZ
Families with young people aged 14-24 are invited to join our group hydro pool sessions with other young adults.
Each session will be an opportunity to meet other young adults who are also transitioning from child to adult services and have fun in our hydro pool at Demelza Kent. The transition team will also be on hand to answer any of your transition-related questions.
If you would like to attend or have any questions then please email transition@demelza.org.uk.
Morning sessions: Saturday 10am - 12 midday
Afternoon sessions: 1pm - 3pm
Location: Demelza Kent, Rook Lane, Sittingbourne ME9 8DZ