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Alex with Louise 
When it's discovered that a child has a life-limiting condition, the emotional and practical impact on the whole family is enormous. |
Laura and Helen 
All family members, including siblings and grandparents, need regular support to help them cope at the time of diagnosis, through the young person's illness, at the time of bereavement and beyond. |
Lucy and Sarah 
At Leo House, we acknowledge that families should always be directly involved in the treatment and care of their child, and that their wishes are always respected. |
Leo House will assist in obtaining help and advice which will support the children, young people and their families according to their individual physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. We do this in a number of ways...
- looking after the sick child or young person so the rest of the family can spend time together
- providing information about obtaining equipment
- assessing and monitoring the on-going needs of the very sick child or young person
- working closely with statutory and voluntary agencies, and medical professionals to ensure the family receives the services best suited to their needs
- befriending and listening to the concerns of the whole family
- teaching and training families to carry out medical procedures such as tube feeding, tracheotomy tubes and administering medication
- bereavement support for as long as it is needed