Children's hospice
A Children's hospice is a hospice specifically designed to help children and young people who are not expected to reach adulthood with the emotional and physical challenges they face, and also to provide respite care for their families. == Services == A typical children's hospice service offers: Specialist children's palliative care, respite care, emergency, and terminal care (this may be at the hospice or within the child's home) Bereavement counselling and support, typically offered as individual home support, as well as groups and work with brothers or sisters Information, advice and practical assistance 24-hour telephone support A system of contact or key workers who work with named children and families to ensure support is consistent and continued between visits Physiotherapy and many complementary therapies Music and play therapy Activities for siblings.