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12th February 2025
National Heart Month: “Demelza will always hold a special place in my heart.”
This National Heart Month, we hear from Harriet about her son Ethan, who has complex heart conditions and an undiagnosed syndrome, and how they are making the most of every day.
03rd February 2025
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.
01st February 2025
National Storytelling Week: Why stories are so important to children (and grown-ups!)
Children’s author Alex Brooks is creating a magical series of original tales for our Trail with a Tale sculpture trail in Tunbridge Wells this summer. To celebrate National Storytelling Week, we caught up with Alex to find out why storytelling means so much to all of us and how she is supporting Demelza through her stories.
20th January 2025
Feeling blue? Have a brew and take care of your wellbeing at work
Today on Brew Monday we speak to Demelza’s HR Training and Wellbeing Officer to see what you can do on this day and every day to look after your mental health and wellbeing at work.
14th January 2025
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? We spoke to Senior Registered Nurses, Jenna and Lorraine, to find out more.
02nd December 2024
National Grief Awareness Week | Supporting loved ones through grief
As the festive period and celebrations begin, some families may be preparing for their first Christmas without their child. Psychotherapeutic Practice Manager Jennie tells us how Demelza offers support during challenging times and what everyone can do to be there for someone who is grieving.
16th November 2024
Creating magical moments at the Demelza Christmas grotto
At Demelza, our aim is to make every hope or wish a reality, especially at Christmas time. One way we do this is by creating an accessible Christmas grotto for families to enjoy.
13th November 2024
World Kindness Day | Spreading joy and going the extra mile for Demelza
In celebration of World Kindness Day, we are sharing an inspiring story of a remarkable volunteer who has gone above and beyond for Demelza behind the scenes.