Children use their imagination and creativity to learn through play, enhancing each stage of their development. Every child has the right to play and at Tŷ Hafan we provide inclusive play sessions through a range of artistic activities, storytelling, dress ups or even Makaton singing! This can develop the children's confidence and self-esteem whilst having fun, smiling and laughing, creating forever memories. For more information, please click here.

Something as seemingly basic as a ten-minute hand massage can have a profound effect on a child, and for a family member to be able to step away and focus on themselves for forty-five minutes whether it be reflexology or an aromatherapy massage is an opportunity that they cannot normally take advantage of. Each session is adapted to meet the needs of the person receiving the treatment. One day it could be stress relief, the next focusing on symptom management and another on introducing touch to a child who has never experienced it outside of a medical context. For more information, please click here.

Arts and crafts is a fantastic way for a Tŷ Hafan child to express themself, as well as being important to their development, both physically and emotionally. Your gift of creative play could help a child like Cameron. “He loves getting covered in paint - messy play at Tŷ Hafan is his favourite thing to do. Thank you for making it happen.” – Cameron's mum, Aimee. For more information, please click here.

Brothers and sisters may need special help to understand their sibling with a life-limiting condition. Our sibling support coordinator works individually with children or as part of one of our sibling support groups that meets regularly to talk and have fun. Our ‘super siblings groups’ get involved in lots of different projects around our hospice like gardening – planting sunflowers around the summer house and in pots to take home. Playing games, drawing with chalk and planting seeds in the sun are in a day’s work for the ‘super sibs’. Our hospice location, amongst trees on the seafront, give a brilliant location for the children to have fun while appreciating the natural world around them. For more information, please click here.

Remember those that hold a special place in your heart...

Engrave their name, a special message and date on a bespoke memory plaque for a suggested donation of £20. By commemorating your love, you can help Ty Hafan’s children and their families to create precious memories that they can hold onto forever. We simply cannot do it without you. For more information on our In Memory heart Shaped Plaques, please click here.

Tŷ Hafan nurses look after all the needs of our children, allowing parents time to switch off as a carer, and become a parent again. Our nurses focus on creating precious moments and memories and making sure that the time families have together is spent in the best way possible. One minute a nurse will be helping a child paint their first painting to administering medication the next. They work full 12 hour shifts, and our hospice is open 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. For more information, please click here.

As well as being a right for every child, play is one of the most important aspects of a child's development, whatever their level of ability. Our team support every child and young adult to reach their fullest potential through play and often using sensory toys. It’s especially important for children with complex health needs and life-limiting conditions, as it allows children to express themselves, and helps them emotionally, physically, socially and spiritually. Sit next to the bubble tube to see the lights change. Feel the vibrations. Hear the bubbling noises. Follow the bubbles with your finger. Drape the plastic fibre optic spray on top of you. For more information, please click here.