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Demelza Hospice Care for Children
| Demelza Hospice Care for Children | |
|---|---|
 Demelza House Children's Hospice | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Kent, England |
| Organisation | |
| Funding | Non-profit hospital |
| Type | Community |
| Patron | Countess Mountbatten of Burma |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | No |
| Beds | 10 |
| History | |
| Opened | 1998 |
| Links | |
| Lists | Hospitals in England |
Demelza Hospice Care for Children, more commonly referred to as simply Demelza, is a children's hospice and a registered charity (no. 1039561) based in Kent, England, delivering clinical care and emotional support to babies, children and young people facing serious or life-limiting conditions, throughout Kent, South-East London and East Sussex. [1] The charity is named after Demelza Phillips, daughter of founders Derek (c. 1941–2024)[2] and Jennifer Phillips (c. 1940–2001),[3] who died of a brain tumour at the age of 24 and subsequently inspired the creation of the first hospice in Sittingbourne in 1998.[4] Demelza continues to be dedicated to reaching more children and families who need support across the South East of England.
- ^ "Charity overview". Charity Commission.
- ^ "Founder of Demelza children's charity dies at age 83". Civil Society Media. 17 July 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ "Our History". Demelza. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ "FEATURE: Life-affirming work at an Eltham hospice ahead of 5th birthday". News Shopper.
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