Young girl with CHSW nurse

Zeniah's story

"Being at Charlton Farm made us feel that we were not so...

When Zeniah's family walked into Charlton Farm earlier this year they were at ‘breaking point.’ Looking after their daughter Zeniah, who was born with 4 large...
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Freddie and Louis' story

Our boys are always with us’ – parents share emotional story...

When Claire Gaskarth put her beautiful baby boy down for his usual afternoon nap one summer’s afternoon, little did she think it would become a day that changed...
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Phoebe's story

Seven-year-old Phoebe was first referred to Children’s...

Seven year old Phoebe was first referred to Children’s Hospice South West’s Charlton Farm hospice in Wraxall when she was just 3 years old. She was supported by...
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boy in wheelchair

Riley's story

We know that when Riley is at Charlton Farm he is safe and...

For mum and dad Ian and Debs, their son Riley really is their ‘little miracle’ After suffering issues making it difficult to conceive, the couple fell pregnant...
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Riley's story

The family have been supported at Charlton Farm

Riley, from Shepton Mallet, was just 6 years old when he died from a rare brain tumour in November 2012. Riley, was first diagnosed when he was just 5 years old...
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Josselin's Story

Josselin has been supported by CHSW since she was 20 months...

It is a moment that every expectant mother can’t wait to enjoy – a first cuddle with their newborn baby. But for mum of 3 Karen, that moment of joy turned into...
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