What We Do

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What We Do

Rachel House and Robin House exist to provide specialist respite, terminal care and bereavement support, for families with a child or young person who is not expected to live into adulthood. They will at all times maintain a clear focus on the individual needs of the sick child, brothers and sisters, parents and other significant family members.
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In particular Rachel House and Robin House will:

Ensure children and families are central in decision making.
Use a multi disciplinary approach, recognising the physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs of each child and family unit.
Provide 24 hour support to children and families using them, at the hospice, by telephone, or in the family home.
Promote a happy and caring environment.
Ensure the individual preferences of children and families in respect of treatment and intervention are both identified and respected.
Offer support to the child and family in the time leading up to death and bereavement support thereafter.
Provide for the individual spiritual and emotional needs of children and families by facilitating contact with local religious leaders, but always recognising individual differences and needs.
Work closely with other agencies involved in child and family care, promoting the philosophy of Rachel House and Robin House.
Support staff and volunteers by providing access to continuing education and training and recognising individual needs.

Contact Us

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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