Help Jessie May provide vital support to families in need

Imagine hearing the devastating news that your child has a life-limiting condition. Your world turns upside down in an instant. Hospital visits, medical treatments, and unimaginable decisions replace the life you envisioned for your family. Amid the heartbreak and chaos, Jessie May Children’s Hospice at Home offers a beacon of hope.

Since 1996, Jessie May has been a lifeline for families across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire. Our dedicated team of 16 nurses provides free, specialist care to around 180 families, delivering palliative and end-of-life support where it’s needed most—at home.

Jessie May nurses do so much more than provide medical care. They give families precious time together, easing the burden of hospital stays and ensuring siblings and parents can create cherished memories in the comfort of familiar surroundings.

Our support includes:

Specialised Nursing Care: Offering respite and managing complex medical needs.

End-of-Life Care: Ensuring children can spend their final moments in peace and dignity, surrounded by love.

Bereavement Support: Supporting families for as long as they need us after the death of a child.

Emotional Support: Providing advocacy and a compassionate ear during the hardest times.

Family Connection: Inviting families to social events where they can meet others who truly understand their journey.

Yet, our ability to provide this care depends on the generosity of supporters like you. Each Jessie May nurse costs £41,000 annually to fund—a small price for the priceless difference they make in the lives of these families.

In recent years, the need for our services has grown dramatically and we can't do it without your help.

Your donation enables us to deliver life-changing care, support grieving families, and ensure no child or parent feels alone during their most challenging days.

Join us in creating moments of love and connection that families will treasure forever. Together, we can give them the gift of care, compassion, and dignity when it matters most.

To learn more about Jessie May - please visit our website Jessie May, Children's Hospice at Home