Here we share stories of how family’s lives have been helped by Demelza, from hospice care through to family support and ongoing bereavement support.

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17th June 2025

Ivy's Transition Story

Meet Ivy. Ivy is now 18 years old and Demelza’s transition team are making sure that Ivy’s future is wide open.

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17th June 2025

Fenton's Transition Story

This is Fenton. At 17 years old, Fenton is getting ready for adulthood, and Demelza’s transition team will be with him every step of the way.

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24th April 2025

Daisy's story

Daisy has a rare, complex medical condition, and since she was little, Demelza has provided expert care to her and her family. Hear from Daisy’s mum, sister, nan and Demelza nurse on how this support helps the whole family make every day a little more extraordinary.

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21st February 2025

Isla's story

“Isla was a happy, bright, bubbly five-year-old; we never had any reason to believe she was unwell, sadly, this all changed overnight when she was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour called DIPG. Within nine months of that diagnosis, Isla was gone.” – Steph, mum to Isla

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01st September 2024

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month | Fundraising in memory of Zak

This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month we are bringing you Zak's story and the amazing fundraising challenge his family have done to keep his memory alive.

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12th June 2024

Children's Hospice Week | Fenton's story

We're delighted to share Fenton's story, where you'll hear from Mum Sharon on why this care is so important and how Demelza’s support helped her switch off from being a carer for the first time in nearly 16 years. 

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Demelza South East London

5 Wensley Close,

Eltham,

London,

SE9 5AB

020 8859 9800

info@demelza.org.uk

East Sussex

Demelza East Sussex

150a Bexhill Road,

St Leonards On Sea,

East Sussex,

TN38 8BL

01323 446 461

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Bobbing,

Sittingbourne,

Kent,

ME9 8DZ

01795 845 200

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