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Cwtch is Tŷ Hafan’s magazine – it’s a thank you from us to you.

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Ivy-Mai and Willow-Rae bit for the camera in matching outfits

Our latest edition

In this edition, read about our new Royal patron, our West Wales Family Support Team, Ivy-Mai’s story, memory making, a day in the life of Jemma, our Neonatal Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist and much more.

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A photo of a little girl, Ivy-Mai, looking down at the camera. She has a blue bumper with snowmen on it and has put a giant red bow in her hair

Ivy-Mai’s story

When new mum Brooke chose to have a cup of tea with the Tŷ Hafan team during one of many hospital stays with daughter Ivy-Mai, it changed her family’s life forever.

The Duchess of Cambridge Patron of Ty Hafan

The Princess of Wales becomes patron of Tŷ Hafan

In January 2025, Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales became patron of Tŷ Hafan, which was announced alongside a visit to our hospice.

A photo of Jemma sat outside on a comfy bench in the sun. Jemma is a Neonatal Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist

A day in the life of a Neonatal Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist

Jemma’s role is to support families of neonatal babies whose future might be uncertain. These are babies who may have a life-shortening condition which was unexpected, or the families may have learnt that there could be complications before their baby was born.

The West Wales Family Support Team

Meet our West Wales Family Support Team

We spoke to the new West Wales team to find out more about the work they’re doing with families in West Wales.

Theo smiles at the camera. He has curly hair and is wearing a navy blue hoodie

“All about me” by Theo

Tŷ Hafan Youth Board member Theo shares a bit about what it’s like to be him!

A photo of a clay heart, which has an acrostic poem stamped into it. The person's name is "Sam", and the words read "Smart, Artistic, Mighty"

All about memory making

Memory making is a key part of what we do at Tŷ Hafan. Learn about the impact it has on children and their families.