Naomi House & Jacksplace | Hospices for children and young adults

Thomas's Story

At just one year old, Thomas was diagnosed with a childhood cancer and a rare neurological condition. Thomas and his family were supported by Naomi House & Jacksplace, as he came to the end of his life. This is Thomas’s story.

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Ebony's Story

Ebony loves to visit Jacksplace where she enjoys socialising with friends and activities like cooking, safe in the knowledge that she will receive the specialist nursing care that she needs. This is her story.

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How your donation will make a difference

£38 could help pay for a 1-on-1 session with a bereavement counsellor or therapist

£55 could help give life-limited children a sensory session

£120 could help cover the cost of a sibling support day

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Find out more about the amazing difference Naomi House & Jacksplace makes every day. Keep up to date with our work and find out how you can support seriously ill children and young adults across the south.

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Family Stories

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Thomas's Story

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Hope's Story

13 year old Hope loves stories, swimming, the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. When she was in considerable pain after her surgery for scoliosis, her family were desperate for help. This is Hope’s story.

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Archie's Story

After a difficult birth, Archie was born with severe brain damage, causing quadriplegic cerebral palsy, epilepsy and blindness. Archie is a funny, cheeky boy with a contagious smile. This is his story.

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Alice's Story

When baby Alice was 16 months old, she came to Naomi House to spend her last days, or hours, with her family. Then everything changed. This is Alice’s story, told by Alice’s mum, Joanna.

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Bonnie's Story

Bonnie was born with severe brain damage and her mum was told to take her baby home and keep her happy. They didn’t expect her to live longer than a month. That was 30 years ago. This is Bonnie's Story.

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Reuben's Story

When Reuben was born with an extremely rare genetic disorder, his mum and dad knew that his life would be very short, and were determined to give him the best life they could. This is Reuben’s story.

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Lucy's Story

In this story, Lucy tells us all about family life with congenital muscular dystrophy and how Jacksplace has given her independence and freedom when she needed it most. Also included is a poem Lucy wrote about Jacksplace.

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Jasmine's Story

Jasmine's brother, Oliver regularly visits Naomi House & Jacksplace. Having a brother who has additional needs brings its challenges, and Jasmine is also supported by our hospices, through activity days and one-to-one support. This is Jasmine's story, shared in her words.