Hospice care for children
Devon County Council does not provide hospice care, however the Children's Hospice South West (CHSW) near Barnstaple can provide support to terminal and life-threatened children and their families in Devon.
For advice about family referrals, the CHSW can be contacted on 01271 325270.
For further information about children's hospice care:
- Association of Children's Hospices
is an umbrella group that supports voluntary organisations in Great Britain dedicated to the care of terminally ill children.
Tel. 0117 9737299 - ACT
(the Association for Children with Life Threatening or Terminal Conditions and their Families). It represents the interests of families caring for children with life-threatening or terminal conditions, and provides information for families and professionals.
Tel: 0117 922 1556
