Family Stories

Naomi House & Jacksplace supports children, young adults and their families from across central southern England.  Each family has their own unique story to tell, and as they bravely speak through the videos and written stories below, you can find out how the hospices are there to support them on good days, difficult days and last days.

Thomas holding hat staring into camera

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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Young lady wearing glasses in red Harvard jumper with thumbs up

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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Girl with big smile on her face with hair in bunches and green and white bow

Danielle's Story

Danielle had a progressive brain disorder, but despite her health challenges, she just loved to smile. She and her family were supported by our hospices through the most difficult of times. This is her story.

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Cathers in purple jumper and glasses smiling holding orange and black cat puppet

Cathers' Story

Cathers loves people and enjoys socialising at Naomi House & Jacksplace. Cathers has Down’s Syndrome (Trisomy 21) and an inoperable heart defect. She has been supported by our hospices for 18 years. This is her story.

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