Little Havens invites professionals for exclusive networking session

September 23, 2024

The children’s hospice for Essex is opening its doors to professionals for an exclusive networking session.

Little Havens, the local charity that provides specialist care and support for babies, children, and young people living with complex or incurable conditions throughout Essex, is hosting an exclusive networking session for health, social, and education professionals.

It is an ideal chance for those supporting children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and their families to learn about Little Havens and the support they offer families.

The free event on Wednesday 30th October, 9:30am – 11:30am in Thundersley, will include a tour of the hospice, the opportunity to network with peers, and a chance to hear from families who have experienced the hospice’s care.

Natasha, mum of Elijah, will be talking first-hand about the care and support her son received throughout his life. Elijah was diagnosed just hours after his premature birth with a rare virus infection, which affected his brain and development. The damage to his brain meant his family knew his life would be limited, and he lived with a number of challenges. Little Havens was there for them through the happiest and hardest of times, and mum Natasha will explain to professionals the benefits of referring to Little Havens.

The session is ideal for GPs, SEN school workers, Children’s Community Nursing Teams, Children with Disabilities Teams, hospital practitioners, bereavement midwives and children’s therapists, such as those in speech and language, occupational therapists and physiotherapists.

Emma Simpson, Head of Children and Young People's Services, says, “Our last networking event was a great success and was attended by a wide range of professionals.

“It is a fantastic opportunity for professionals to connect with like-minded peers while discovering more about Little Havens and the care and support we can provide.”

Little Havens, part of Havens Hospices, offers a wide range of support, activities, and facilities, including ‘day stay’ sessions and overnight stays for respite, emergency stays and free accommodation for family members, social groups and activities, as well as specialist care for babies, children and young people when the end of life is near.

Booking for this free networking event is essential. Find out more and book your place at www.havenshospices.org.uk/explorelittlehavens.