Children’s Hospices Across Scotland.
Help us reach every child in Scotland that needs us.
Every week three children in Scotland die from a life-shortening condition. Currently, Children's Hospices Across Scotland - better known as CHAS - can only be there for one of them.
We must reach them all - help us by supporting a CHAS professional
CHAS is dedicated to supporting every single member of these families as they face the toughest challenge of their lives. We help parents and children to celebrate their lives whilst they are together - and to honour their memory when they are gone.
Care across Scotland
Through our hospices, home care services and hospital presence, CHAS provides palliative care, family respite and support throughout Scotland including dedicated bases in Aberdeen and Inverness.
Our hospice in Kinross is a 'home from home' for families offering respite, relaxation and support
Find out more about Rachel House
Our hospice in Balloch is full of friendly faces and offers respite, care and support all year round.
Find out more about Robin House
We bring hospice services to the family home from fun and games to respite and emotional support.
Find out more about CHAS @ home
Named after Princess Diana our DCNs work in hospitals and communities to offer palliative care and support to children and their families.
Find out more about Diana children's Nurses
Get involved with CHAS
Knowing that your child may die before you do, is the unthinkable reality that thousands of families across Scotland have to cope with every day.
Right now, we only have enough money to help one in three families. You can help us to reach them all.
The CHAS Alphabet
The CHAS Alphabet is at the heart of everything we do. It’s bright, colourful and filled with fun and represents the joy we aspire to bring to the lives of the children and families we care for.
Best of all, the CHAS Alphabet is created by the very best designers – the children we care for.
You can buy your very own CHAS Letters online.
See some of our designers’ stories below:
Abbie
When she was young, it looked like Abbie wouldn’t make it past 5 years old.
But Abbie lived until she was 11, and one of her favourite things to do was visiting CHAS.
Abbie's storyIf you want to talk to someone about your own situation or find out more about our services, please get in touch: