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A mum and dad from Chorley have handed out 35 special comfort packages to help families in the days after their child has died, at Derian House Children’s Hospice. Rachael

A COUNTY-WIDE education project to train professionals how to give better care to seriously ill children has been launched this week. Developed by Derian House Children’s Hospice, the project aims

Excitement was in the air amongst children and staff as musical theatre legend Alfie Boe stepped through the doors of Derian House Children’s Hospice this morning (12 February). The Broadway

The search is on for Lancashire’s best nurses, clinical support workers and nurse associates to help care for children at Derian House Children’s Hospice. The charity has launched a huge

Popular Indian street food restaurant, Mowgli, hosted an evening for a bereaved dads support group, as part of its pledge to support Derian House Children’s Hospice. The dads meet up

Birthday cake, balloons, and party hats were the order of the day as faces old and new gathered to celebrate 30 years of Derian House Children’s Hospice. The Chorley hospice

Chorley’s children’s hospice will be lit up in pink and blue this week, to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week (9 – 15 October 2023). As darkness falls, the coloured lights

Hoping to break down barriers on a global-scale is Blackburn teenager, Maariyah Kadu, who is set to jet off to Abu Dhabi to the largest international youth forum on the

One of the country’s top nurses has been appointed as new Director of Clinical Services at Derian House Children’s Hospice. Professor Catherine Randall has more than 37 years of leadership

Universes collided when heroes with and without capes flew in for Derian House’s Open Gardens event – where Captain America and Superwoman assembled alongside local firefighter’s and police officers. Families,

League of Gentlemen creator Steve Pemberton – of Inside No. 9 and Benidorm fame – has announced his support for a documentary that will shine a light on the wonderful

A garden inspired by one of its mini fundraisers has won Derian House Children’s Hospice the coveted ‘Best in Show’ award at Chorley Flower Show this weekend. The display, inspired

From creating eye-catching window displays, to picking out pre-loved gems – Derian House Children’s Hospice urgently needs volunteers to help run its charity shops. And with a free lunch, travel

A bereaved dad is making a special documentary to shine a light on the world of children’s hospices in memory of his 11-year-old son. Paul Woodward, a film producer and

A bereaved mother has praised the hospice she “would be lost without” during Children’s Hospice Week. This week – June 19 to 25  – is a celebration of the

A GROUP of dads have opened up about their experiences of supporting one another to mark Father’s Day (Sunday, 18 June). The dads all visit monthly support groups at Derian

A sea of green t-shirts could be seen from the skies in an annual charity walk from Arnside to Grange-over-Sands. The sun was blazing as 150 people took on the

A six-year-old boy has climbed the UK’s 12 highest mountains, the equivalent of scaling Mount Everest, to raise money for Lancashire’s children’s hospice. Having already scaled the highest peaks in

Fasten your seatbelts for the fifth Supercar Showtime, the prestigious event showcasing an array of supercars to raise much-needed funds for Chorley based children’s hospice, Derian House. This year, the

It was a dream come true for 11-year-old James Johnson as he walked out at Liverpool FC’s game against Tottenham Hotspur hand in hand with his hero and game captain,

With her soft fur, floppy ears, and calming smile, therapy dog Shuna is celebrating five years of bringing cuddles to the children and young people at Derian House Children’s Hospice.

People are being given the chance to make a Will completely free of charge, in a new scheme run by Derian House Children’s Hospice. Without a Will, a person’s money,

A brother and sister who swim together at a children’s hospice special heated hydrotherapy pool have shared their experiences to celebrate National Siblings Day. Tess Sullivan, 16, was diagnosed with

A young artist has seen her handiwork brought to life on the front of a truck to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice. Entries came flooding in to the

From beagles and bulldogs, to dachshunds and Dalmatians – all tails were wagging as Derian House’s four-legged fundraisers finished the final lap of the ‘Top Dog’ challenge. Over 40 pooches

VISIT: www.derianraffle.co.uk One lucky winner will walk away with £10,000 in a brand new summer raffle launched today (Monday, 20 February) by Lancashire’s children’s hospice. All proceeds of the raffle

A JCB vehicle decorated in the eye-catching colours of Derian House Children’s Hospice will be hired out to businesses across the North West to raise money for the charity. The

Six in 10 adults in the UK have not made a Will, a research report has found.* Dying without a Will can mean that a person’s money, property, and possessions

A Chorley children’s charity that helps families of seriously ill children make the most of every moment is gearing up to celebrate its 30th year. Derian House Children’s Hospice opened

The youngsters at Derian House had a ball when they were visited by two groups of special guests just in time for Christmas. Not only were they entranced by the

Dazzling Christmas light displays have popped up on homes across Lancashire – all to raise money for children at Derian House Children’s Hospice. The charity has put together a special

Candles flickered brightly inside Blackburn Cathedral as supporters gathered to enjoy a magical evening of carols and readings at the annual Christmas service for Derian House Children’s Hospice, on Friday

Grieving parents are being helped to process their loss through music with the help of an internationally-acclaimed songstress at Derian House Children’s Hospice. Kiki Deville, best known for her appearance

The HO HO HO-lidays are just around the corner and Derian House Children’s Hospice has a festive calendar packed full of events – with plenty of ways for supporters to

“There will be an empty space where we should be hanging Holly’s stocking for Santa this year.” Parents who lost their little girl after she bravely battled cancer three times

Derian House’s annual newsletter – Danni’s Diary – is full to bursting with everything the hospice has been up to in the past 12 months. Catch up on the latest

When Ilyas Mulla, from Blackburn, arrived at the Job Centre last year, he had no idea where it might lead. Today, thanks to an innovative government scheme, Ilyas, has worked

Derian Day is back and supporters, staff and volunteers from Derian House Children’s Hospice are getting ready to go green on Friday 7 October. This year, the hospice is gearing

Rugby players from Wigan Warriors stopped by their local children’s hospice to meet staff, volunteers and children this week. The team looked around Chorley-based Derian House and learned more about

The winner of a brand new £250,000 house in Blackburn will always keep a little piece of Derian House Children’s Hospice with them thanks to a sweet gesture by the

Eight lucky people have scooped £1,000 and 117 have won £25 on Derian House’s lottery in July, with winners having already splurged on holidays, home improvements, and anniversary dates to

A missing oil painting dating back to the 1930s is reunited with its rightful owners after it was discovered for sale on Derian House Children’s Hospice’s eBay shop. The work

Colourful characters from a budding author’s book were the inspiration behind a hospice’s award-winning garden display at Chorley Flower Show. Derian House’s entry to the garden competition told the story

Supercar Showtime – the exclusive showcase of the world’s greatest supercars held right here in Lancashire – has raised more than £30,000 for a children’s hospice. The sell-out event, that

For most children swimming lessons are a rite of passage along with learning to ride a bike and to tie your own shoes. But for many children with life-limiting conditions,

You can now donate to Derian House by selling your unwanted books, CDs, DVDs, or games online. We Buy Books, a specialist recycling company, are giving sellers the option to

A kind-hearted nurse is taking on an extraordinary 3,200-mile cycle challenge that will see her stop off at Derian House Children’s Hospice. The UK’s children’s hospices, including Derian House, have come

Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cambridge has sent a personal message of support for Children’s Hospice Week 2022, asking everyone to join her in celebrating the extraordinary work the

A charity ball in aid of a little girl who suffered brain damage after falling ill on a family holiday has raised £16,000 for the charity that cares for her.

A courageous carer is jumping out of a plane from 15,000ft to raise money for the charity which looks after the teenager she supports. Chelsea Morris, 28, from Bolton, is

A Greater Manchester woman whose bad back left her unable to walk is tackling an 84-mile hike to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice. Becki Beresford, 31, from Rochdale,

Families flocked to see local rugby clubs battle it out in a tag-rugby festival to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice. A total of 12 teams signed up to

Spades in hand, a group from five-star housebuilder, Countryside, took over an empty wooded area within the gardens of Derian House Children’s Hospice. In true UK TV Ground Force style,

The Mall Blackburn has donated shelving, fixtures, and fittings to kit out Derian House charity shops across Lancashire. Taken from The Mall’s now empty Debenhams store, the shop fittings are

It was a night of fashion, fizz, and fun at Derian House Children’s Hospice’s very first charity shop lock-in event to promote sustainable fashion. Fashion bloggers, influencers, and students attended

Nestled in the gardens of a Chorley children’s hospice is a unique counselling pod that overlooks trees, flowers, and visiting wildlife. The small building is ready to provide a serene

A dad of two is set to take on an epic challenge as he prepares to run 100 miles over four days – visiting ten local hospices on his route

TWO BRAVE Blackburn pub managers took on an epic five-day journey from the West to the East of the UK to raise money for their local children’s hospice, Derian House.

ACCOUNTANT Sam McGibbon is swapping preventing debt for buckets of sweat – when he tackles one of the world’s most difficult races to raise money for charity. The 28-year-old, from

A forest of twinkling lights brought joy to poorly children thanks to a generous donation by a North West-based construction company. Caddick Construction Ltd supported Derian House Children’s Hospice by

FIVE-YEAR-OLD labradoodle Tallulah is hard to miss with her apricot curls, wagging tail and calming nature. Sometimes known as Lula, the Pets as Therapy dog was excited to bring cuddles

A GREAT grandfather from Cumbria has completed a heroic walking challenge and raised almost £4,000 for Derian House Children’s Hospice. Ralph White, 75, took on a 10-day walking challenge to

BUSINESSES from across the North West are taking on the £50 challenge in order to raise vital funds for Derian House Children’s Hospice. Teams will be given £50 and tasked

Christmas may be over, but the gifts keep rolling in for a Lancashire children’s hospice which has revealed it raised almost £13,000 from supporters’ festive fun. Show-stopping festive light displays

FREDDIE Halliwell was born with a rare genetic condition that makes him one in a billion. And the one-year-old from Darwen, Lancashire, certainly showed how special he is when he

It’s fantastic news for two young people who have had a step up on the career ladder thanks to an innovative government scheme at Derian House Children’s Hospice. Aarron Kent

SIX-year-old twins Harry and Isla Ratcliffe climbed the height of Mount Everest to raise money for their local children’s hospice. The determined duo, from Chorley, completed the virtual Mount Everest

Together for Short Lives and Morrisons have announced a new partnership that will provide vital support for families cared for by Derian House Children’s Hospice. Out of more than 100

MORE than 600 Santas swarmed through the streets of Chorley as part of an annual charity walk to raise money for a children’s hospice. The sun shone as men, women,

A PLEDGE to donate £90 for every home sold in Anwyl’s 90th anniversary year has seen the homebuilder gift more than £6,000 to a Chorley based charity. Buckshaw Village based

More seriously ill children and their families will be able to create precious memories together after Derian House Children’s Hospice opened two new holiday lodges. The lodges, at South Lakeland

ICONIC vehicles from the movies – including Lightning McQueen and the cars from Ghostbusters and Dumb and Dumber – were part of a banger rally that raised more than £30,000

A specially adapted Ford ‘Gaming Transit’ has arrived in the UK to bring accessible fun to young gamers across the UK. Piloted by Team Fordzilla – Ford’s own esports team

DERIAN House Children’s Hospice has launched a brand new virtual tour allowing families and supporters alike to explore its facilities from the comfort of their own homes. The tour, which

A BLACKBURN home shaped by designer Wayne Hemingway and his team is being given away to raise funds for a Lancashire children’s charity. In what is believed to be the

SIXTEEN-year-old Jacob Reddy from Blackburn is touring the country with his acoustic guitar to raise money for the children’s hospice where his brother was cared for. Jacob will spend 22

Your local children’s hospice is opening its gardens on Sunday 8 August 2021 and there’s plenty of fun in store for garden enthusiasts and families alike. Derian House Children’s Hospice

BLACKBURN shoppers flocked to grab a bargain yesterday (Tuesday 20 July 2021) at the official opening of Derian House Children’s Hospice’s brand new charity shop. The hospice, which looks after

With the arrival of 19 July, I would like to give a brief update on our health and safety procedures at Derian House Children’s Hospice. We put the wellbeing of

THREE young people have been given a foot on the career ladder thanks to an innovative new government scheme at Derian House Children’s Hospice. Mahwish, Aarron and Patrick have been

Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cambridge has shared a personal a message of support to mark Children’s Hospice Week, asking everyone to join her in thanking the UK’s 54

DERIAN House Children’s Hospice has been nominated in the charity poll on Discount Promo Codes and is in with the chance to win 20% of the website’s profits at the

Thomas Hardie Commercials is raising money for Derian House Children’s Hospice with its eye-catching new truck. The new Volvo FH Globetrotter demonstrator sits at the centre of the dealer’s ‘Drive

THREE adventurous youngsters are climbing Mount Snowdon this half term to raise money for their local children’s hospice. Brothers Elliott (11) and Christian Mechan (9) from Leyland are teaming up

Veterans and family members of the Queen’s Lancashire Regiment are taking on a challenge of walking 10 Million steps during the month of May. The Queen’s Lancashire Regiment Veterans Charity

Farrell Heyworth are marking 30 years in business this year by supporting local charities. As part of their 30 year celebrations, local independent Estate Agents Farrell Heyworth are delighted to

A LANCASHIRE children’s hospice has bid a fond farewell to its longest serving member of staff who has spent more than a quarter of a century caring for poorly children.

END of life care for children and young people in the North West of England is a “postcode lottery” according to new research released today. NHS provision is “patchy” with

YOUNG people at Derian House Children’s Hospice enjoyed a flavour of independence when they road-tested the new recipe kits from supermarket Booths. Youngsters, who use the services at the Chorley-based

Derian House Children’s Hospice in Chorley has been awarded a £3,000 grant from the Cadent Foundation after being voted for by Cadent customers across the region. Through it’s ‘Connecting Colleagues,

CHILDREN and young people cared for at Derian House Children’s Hospice will benefit from new play equipment and sports services following a successful application for funding from the Toyota Parasport

LEYLAND-BASED plant and machine supplier, Clive Hurt (part of the Fox Group), is raising money for Derian House Children’s Hospice with its eye-catching new road sweeper. Clive Hurt Plant Hire

A COURAGEOUS Westhoughton couple are set to walk from Bolton to Blackpool to raise money for a children’s hospice that cares for their twin boys Daniella Wroth and her partner

To mark the anniversary of the first national coronavirus lockdown on 23 March 2021, Derian House, together with other Greater Manchester Hospices, is supporting the National Day of Reflection. The National Day of Reflection has been organised by end-of-life

A Chorley woman recently made redundant from work has won £25,000 on the Derian House Lottery. Kay Fishwick scooped the jackpot in March and became the charity’s first ever £25,000

DERIAN House Children’s Hospice has been awarded £50,000 from the Cumbria Community Foundation and Pappagallino Flow Through Fund. The funding has supported the hospice to maintain its essential work

DERIAN House Children’s Hospice is sending one member of staff back to the classroom! Charlotte Tindall has been awarded a scholarship to study to become the charity’s first Nurse Associate

DERIAN House Children’s Hospice has been awarded a grant of £21,980 from HSBC UK which will be used to create a new memorial garden at the hospice. The new memorial

HAPPY NEW YEAR from everyone at Derian House! We had all hoped that the New Year would bring with it the return of some normality and whilst that hasn’t been

A BLACKBURN man braved the winter weather to cycle 230 miles from London to Chorley to raise money for his local children’s hospice. Ryan Walmsley, 21, who is a community

TWO lads from Lancashire are taking on the corporate giants of the music industry in a bid for the Christmas number one… and all in aid of their local children’s

AN ENCHANTED forest has arrived at Derian House Children’s Hospice spreading Christmas joy to the children and young people. The children’s charity offered the community a chance to celebrate a

LANCASHIRE’S children’s hospice is challenging people to go all out with their Christmas decorations this year to help raise money for seriously ill children. Derian House Children’s Hospice is launching

Furloughed or redundant service workers are being asked to lend a hand by helping out in their local charity shop. Derian House Children’s Hospice, based in Chorley, is in desperate