Charities

Haven House Children’s Hospice cares for children and young people between the ages of 0 to 19 in Central, North East London and West Essex who have life-limiting conditions and who are unlikely to reach adulthood. We help families by providing a range of services that include day, short break and end of life care, together with therapeutic play in the community. www.havenhouse.org.uk

Founded by patients in 1986, the Lymphoma Association is the only specialist UK charity that provides accurate medical information and support to lymphatic cancer patients, their families, friends and carers. www.lymphomas.org.uk

Every minute of every day, someone is being cared for by a Marie Curie Nurse or Healthcare Assistant. They make it possible for someone to live their last days at home, rather than go into hospital.www.mariecurie.org.uk/whatwedo/marie_curie_nurses

Momentum

Momentum is a registered charity established in 2004 which aims to help children and the families of children undergoing treatment for cancer in Surrey. Momentum was set up by parents who have first hand experience of these life-changing events, with the simple goal of trying to help others in similar circumstances. www.moment-um.org

Dingley Family and Specialist Early years Centres

Provides specialist input for children with complex needs and supports their families. They believe that all children with additional needs and disabilities have the right to take a full and active part in everyday life from birth, allowing them to maximise their potential for inclusion when they start school at five. They help children with Autism, Cerebal Palsy, Visual Impairments, Hearing Impairments, Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy and children who are victims of abuse.