Check out our upcoming recurring events taking place in person.
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
- 3 September - no Dots session
- 10 September
- 17 September - no Dots session
- 24 September
- 1 October
- 8 October
- 15 October
- 22 October
- 29 October – no Dots session
- 5 November
- 12 November
- 19 November
- 26 November
- 3 December
- 10 December
- 17 December
- 24 December - no Dots session
- 31 December - no Dots session
Sittingbourne Dots is open to under 5s only.Â
When? Usually every Thursday from 10am-2pm with a light lunch provided.
- There will be no SEL Dots on 3 October
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.
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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!
Come along to meet and chat with Demelza's senior leadership team at our Family Coffee and Cake mornings.
Three times a year we hold Family Coffee and Cake mornings where families can come together to meet and chat about the services that we provide with our senior leadership team. Each session will have a different theme and are opportunity for parents and carers to voice their concerns, share opportunities and generally share your experience.
If you have any questions please email family.engagement@demelza.org.uk.
When? Three times a year, 10am-12pm
Where? Kent, South East London and East Sussex
- Wednesday 14 February | Mottingham Community Centre
Valentine's and pancakes - Thursday 30 May | Demelza East Sussex
Prep for pride - Friday 23 August | Demelza Kent
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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
- Wednesday 2 October
- Wednesday 16 October
- Wednesday 30 October
- Wednesday 13 November
- Wednesday 27 November
- Wednesday 11 December
When? Wednesdays, 5-6.30pm
Where? Training Room, Demelza South East London, 5 Wensley Close, London SE9 5AB
- Wednesday 25 September
- Wednesday 9 October
- Wednesday 6 November
- Wednesday 4 December
Accessibility/special requirements
The session will take place upstairs in a large open room (known as the training room) at Demelza South East. This room is accessible by stairs or a lift (subject to working order) so please bear this in mind and let us know any special requirements you may need to assist you or your family.
Parking
Parking is available in the car park outside Demelza South East London (after 4.30pm) or in the underground car park (just press the buzzer). Someone will be available in reception to guide you if you're not sure. If there isn't any available parking onsite then there is plenty of parking available on surrounding roads, North Park and Court Yard, and we'll pay for your parking ticket (just let us know on arrival). If you require a lift to the event please make a practical support referral.
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
- Wednesday 4 September
- Wednesday 6 November
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
- Wednesday 30 October
- Wednesday 11 December | Baubles
Dates for 2025
- Wednesday 26 February
When? Last Wednesday of every month, 10am-12pm
Where? Demelza Kent, Rook Lane, Sittingbourne, ME9 8DZ
- Wednesday 25 September
- Wednesday 27 November | Baubles
Dates for 2025
- Wednesday 29 January
- Wednesday 26 March
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.
Session dates - All sessions are now fully booked.
- 21 September 2024
- 19 October 2024
- 16 November 2024
- 21 December 2024
Morning sessions: 10am - 12 midday
Afternoon sessions: 1pm - 3pmÂ
Location: Demelza Kent, Rook Lane, Sittingbourne ME9 8DZ