Parent & Carer information Welcome to our Parent & Carer Page The following services, support and activities are available to all families who are supported by the hospice. To book any of the events below... Get in touch with us Coming up... Date Event Group 09 November 2023 10am - 12pm Bereavement WorkshopA new Bereavement Support group for all Haven House bereaved parents. Providing a chance to meet other bereaved parents in a safe and confidential space, supported by Alicia Tomsett, our in-house Counsellor Bereaved parents/carers 11 November 202310am - 12pm Stress Workshop Dads 17 November 202311am - 1pm Coffee MorningBollywood dancing comes to Haven House. Demonstration/workshop from professional dancer Parents/Carers 09 December 202311am - 2pm Family Christmas PartyAll Saints Hall, Woodford Green. Lots of fun, presents, Father Christmas, Santa's grotto, Elf and lots more. Families 06 December 20237pm - 9pm Christmas Dad's Group Dads 12 December 2023 Christmas Coffee Morning Mums Coffee Morning Our coffee mornings are an opportunity for parents and carers to meet with other families who have similar life experiences and challenges. Come along and chat over a cuppa. This is an informal group and all parents are very welcome. The group have taken part in activities such as, jewellery making, coping with stress talk and complimentary therapies Dads' Group Our monthly Dad’s group provides a time and place for Dad’s to share experiences and socialise. This year’s activities have included Father’s Day brunch, fishing trip, tour of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, tour of Nuffield Wellbeing Centre (with free passes) and vintage car visit. Sibling Support Individual emotional support is available to the siblings of children and young people who use, or have used, the hospice. A programme of one-to-one sessions can be arranged with help and support tailored to your child's needs. Buddies (siblings age 6 - 18)Brothers and sisters of children who access hospice services have an opportunity to get together; have fun and express their feelings. For more information on our sibling support services read here Music Therapy Music therapy is available to children of any age (up to 18) who access Haven House services and their siblings. It is an established health profession which uses the medium of music in a therapeutic relationship with your child. In music therapy we can address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs in 1:1 or group sessions. Music therapy is based on the belief that we can all respond to and appreciate music, despite disability or illness.Saturday Family Music Therapy GroupOur Saturday Family Music Therapy Group takes place each month, usually on the last Saturday of every month between 11am-12 noon. It is open to all ages, and all family members! Invites are sent out each month by referral only, and places are limited for each session. Wriggles and RhymesOur music therapy group for pre-school aged children with parents/carers, Wriggles and Rhymes, takes place on Friday mornings from 11am-12noon. Wriggles and Rhymes is followed by Stay and Play (with tea and coffee!) Invites are sent out each week by referral only, and places are limited for each session. Yoga Currently we are offering therapeutic yoga groups inhouse. Options available: Little ones yoga (By referral only and for smaller/younger children and babies) Fortnightly Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 at Haven House Monthly Saturdays 11-12 for those who cannot attend the groups in the week i.e. if your child is at school Children up to 18 can also be referred for therapeutic yoga on a 1:1 basis and can have a block of 10 free sessions. Read more about yoga here Counselling We offer a Counselling service to parents, carers and extended families. Our counsellor provides a safe space for you to talk and explore feelings. This can either be on a one to one basis or if preferred as a couple. Please contact Alicia for further information Haven House Children’s Hospice gives the highest priority to safeguarding the children and young people who use our services or visit our premises. If you have any safeguarding concerns please contact our designated Safeguarding Lead Aisling Kilbane on 020 8498 5857 Useful Resources/Organisations Family FundOffer grants to families with disabled children. Once approved you can apply every two years. Applications are mean tested. Check website for terms and conditions. Wipe Away Those TearsA small local charity offering grants and wishes to seriously ill children in the Essex area. Children TodayThis charity gives grants for specialised equipment or children and young people from 0-25. They do not means test but do specify that children must be in receipt of the DLA. Contact A well established charity that offers support and advise to families with disabled and sick children. They run workshops and campaigns on behalf of families. Local Family Forums Waltham Forest Parent Forum Redbridge Barking and Dagenham Essex Hertfordshire Manage Cookie Preferences