We offer many services for children and young people at the hospice. Groups are available to young people who meet our care criteria. If you are unsure whether you meet the criteria please call the Children's Community Service Manager, Michelle Farish on 01582 497866 or email mfarish@keech.org.uk. You can check the admissions criteria for all these groups by clicking here.
Tots & toys - 0-5 years
This group runs every Thursday from 10am-2pm. This is a relaxed, friendly and supportive parent and toddler group. Fully trained health care and voluntary workers are available throughout the session. Activities and lunch are provided.
Peer to Peer
Peer to Peer is a lads group that meets once a month. It's a
social group that is run by its members, arranging activities with the support of staff. Playing on the PSP and all manner of computer games is a popular activity as well as going out for a meal. It's an opportunity to get together, chat with your mates and just hang out and have fun...
Young peer to peer
This is a group for 5-12 year old lads and meets once a month for fun and games. Activities take place in the hospice and in the community.
Sparklers
This is a pre- and post-bereavement sibling support group for children aged 5-12 who have a sibling accessing the hospice. It runs every 2 months on a Saturday from 10am-1pm. Activities are provided by trained staff to help children explore this sensitive issue.
Girls Aloud
Girls Aloud is a girls group that meets during the school holidays. It's a chance to meet up, chat, listen to music, play games, get pampered and have fun with your mates. The group is run by the girls that attend, with the support of staff to plan activities. We are hoping to arrange some days out to London in the summer...
Children's day care service
We offer this service for children who meet the Keech criteria and who are unable to access education.
Day care is open from 10am – 3pm Monday to Friday and during the school holidays. We are limited in numbers so we cannot accept every child needing this service. However we are trying to support as many children as possible.
Day care offers a range of activities and stimulation through specialised play which includes arts and crafts, trips out to museums, parks and play areas and use of sensory and music facilities. We have a range of highly trained volunteers that help us to provide this facility and a day care coordinator who plans the weekly activities and ensures that the children are being provided with age and ability appropriate activities.
For further information please contact the Children's Services Manager, Jeanette Farrow on 01582 497667 or email her at jfarrow@keech.org.uk.
Other Groups
Keech is always looking to develop it's services for young people. We are in the process of developing a wider variety of groups to reflect the needs of our young people so watch this space!
