Archives: FAQs
23.09.2022
Is there a waiting list for Tŷ Hafan’s support?
If the parents of a child are happy for them to be referred to Tŷ Hafan, they need to complete a form giving us permission to ask their paediatrician for a medical report. We may then need to carry out...
23.09.2022
What life-shortening conditions do the children and young people have who are cared for by Tŷ Hafan?
Life–shortening conditions can cover a wide range of different health issues, and not all have a specific diagnosis. Children eligible for Tŷ Hafan support are likely to have very complex health needs and often multiple disability and sensory impairment issues...
23.09.2022
How old are the children and young people who use Tŷ Hafan?
We care for and support children from birth to their 18th birthday. If a young person reaches 18, they are no longer able to come to Tŷ Hafan for short break care, but we continue to support them and help...
23.09.2022
How many children does Tŷ Hafan care for?
Currently, we support around 274 children and their families, around 50 young people and families who are transitioning to adult services, and around 120 bereaved families. Overall, since 1999, Tŷ Hafan has supported almost 1200 families at the hospice and...
12.09.2022
Where do the children and young people Tŷ Hafan supports come from?
Our catchment area is mid, south and west Wales (from Aberystwyth downwards). But if requested, we will endeavour to support a child or young person wherever they live in Wales.
12.09.2022
What end-of-life care does Tŷ Hafan provide?
We offer specialist end-of-life care advice and support that provides invaluable comfort to families and guides them through the legal, ethical and practical aspects of a child’s death. We’re also here to provide bereavement support to family members for as...
12.09.2022
How does Tŷ Hafan meet the palliative care needs of the children it cares for?
We recognise the four elements that constitute total care: physical, emotional, social and spiritual. This means we provide a bespoke package of specialist palliative care to every child and their family members. This involves us working with a range of...