Jessie May Children’s Hospice at Home is a charity that provides exceptional palliative care and support to children with life-limiting conditions, and their families, in their own homes. Currently supporting around 180 families across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Bath & North East Somerset, as well as Swindon & Wiltshire

Over the last decade, more and more children have been referred to Jessie May than ever before. Their medical needs have become ever more complex and as a result, the clinical care Jessie May nurses provide is becoming more specialist, especially at end-of-life. Jessie May also provide bereavement support to the family when their child dies.

Today our team of nurses delivering care in the home stands at 16, to fund just 1 of them costs from £41,000.

They have been providing free specialist at home support since 1996, and it is only through the generosity of supporters that they can continue to be there for families.

A Jessie May nurse can provide:

Specialised nursing care

Palliative and End of Life Care

Complex respite care in the home, and during hospital admission

Bereavement Support for up to 5 years following a child’s death

Emotional support and advocacy for families – including support visits and telephone support

Invitations to family social events throughout the year