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    Don't take it from us, hear from our families on what makes Jessie May so special.

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    Freya’s story on being a sibling to Harry

    Stella and her Jessie May nurse, Bryony

    Happy National Siblings Day!

    Being a Mother and a Carer…

    Aqsa’s Story

    Losing Alba and navigating grief as parents

    Theo’s Stomp: A tribute to Theo and the support of Jessie May 

    Albie & Louis

    Gemma looks after Ozzie at his parents wedding

    Nurses Mel & Tracie have a lovely visit with Hope  

    Margot’s Story – The Power of Support from the Jessie May Nurses 

    Video of Archie McArthur’s Story

    Two young children, a boy (with nasal tube) and girl, hugging

    You have helped to nurture two beautiful friendships – Ariana and Noah’s Story

    Family of four standing on a beach

    “Jessie May nurses empowered us to meet the increasingly complex care needs our children required” – Julie’s Story

    Arthur in a hospital bed

    “The best support you can give is to make sure we have Jessie May.” – Arthur’s Story

    Together for Short Lives & Morrisons are raising vital funds for children's hospices like Jessie May

    When life’s short there’s no time to waste: Morrisons partner with Together for Short Lives to help families supported by Jessie May

    Being the brother or sister of a child with a life-limiting condition can be hardc

    “Being the brother or sister of a child with a life-limiting condition can be hard.” – a sibling point of view

    Jessie May child, Isla, and her Jessie May nurses, Lois and Bryony

    “It meant the world to have someone who knew us there at the end” – Isla’s Story

    Jessie May child, Gracie

    “It’s not just about respite – it’s about not having to face my child’s suffering alone.” – Gracie’s Story

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