Meeting other families, talking to them makes you realise that you're not the only parents with a child with a life-threatening condition. |
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| Rachel House |
 Rachel House, Scotland's first children's hospice, was opened in 1996. The hospice is purpose-built and provides ongoing support for up to 200 families from across Scotland each year. At any one time, it can accommodate up to eight children and their families.We all expect children to grow up healthy and strong. Sadly, though, some parents are living with the knowledge that their child's life will be short. When it is known that life is short, two things become very important to the family; the quality of life and the enjoyment of the time that is left. Caring for a seriously ill child puts an immense physical and emotional strain on the whole family. There are huge demands in both time and energy when caring for a sick child. The children's hospice is a home from home offering a place where families can relax, recharge their batteries and have fun with their children. Expert care is on hand to help them make the most of each day and live life to the full.  Rachel House is not a sad place, it is a place for living. It provides an opportunity to share concerns and worries with people who understand. It is a place of fun and laughter, enjoyment, love and support.  Rachel House (225.85 kB)
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- CHAS Head Office:
- Canal Court,
- 42 Craiglockhart Avenue,
- Edinburgh
- EH14 1LT
- T: 0131 444 1900
- F: 0131 444 4001
- E: info@chas.org.uk
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