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The Knit before Christmas

Calling all knitters – The Knit Before Christmas is back! Whether you are a seasoned knitter or wanting to learn a new skill, we're on the lookout for as many knitted or crocheted Christmas Puddings or festive novelties as possible to combine with chocolate oranges and sell at Christmas Fairs. We're also holding two Knit and Natter sessions at Shooting Star House this year, where you can meet fellow knitters over a hot drink and a sweet treat.
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How we help

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Find out more about the support we provide

Our specially trained nurses and carers support children with complex medical needs, while our Family Support Team provide holistic care for the whole family. Our specialist bereavement service supports any family whose child has died.  

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Children with life-limiting conditions

We support children with life-limiting conditions with a range of services from symptom management to respite, social support, therapies, family events and more.

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Bereaved families

Families grieving the death of a child are offered the support of our specialist bereavement service for three years and three months. Services include counselling, arts therapy for siblings and a dedicated person to be your named point of contact.

Shooting Star Children's Hospices

Our specialist care and support is available 365 days a year

We care for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families. Whether lives are measured in days, weeks, months, or years, we’re here to make every moment count.

We support families across Surrey, south west and north west London

From diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement, we’re here for the families we support with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

It costs £12 million a year to run Shooting Star Children's Hospices

Only 29% of our funding comes from the government, so we rely on our supporters’ generosity to keep the service running.

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Martina's story

“It sounded so final, so heavy. I think we were in denial. Is this really happening? Our daughter’s life could just be taken and there’s nothing we can do to save her. But when we arrived at Shooting Star, it wasn’t the end I imagined. It felt like a place of comfort, a place that was there to help her, and us.”