Children’s hospice care across the East Midlands, wherever it’s needed
Rainbows provides expert palliative and end-of-life care for babies, children and young people at our hospice, at home or in hospital – supporting families across Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
Families like Lily’s need expert care and support when every moment matters.
At Rainbows, we are committed to supporting families wherever they need us. Our specialist Rainbows nurses work in local hospitals across the East Midlands, helping families make precious memories and ensuring babies, children and young people with shorter lives receive the best possible care.
Lily had Neonatal Epilepsy and died at just under six-weeks-old. Our Rainbows Nurse was there to support her family through the most difficult time.
With your support, we can be there for families from the very beginning and ensure families are not alone during the most difficult time.
Outstanding ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People has been rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) – the first time a children’s hospice in England has ever been awarded the highest possible rating, achieving Outstanding in all five domains; safe, caring, responsive, effective and well-led.
The parents of a seven-year-old boy with life-limiting conditions say they are in a “better…
Read Micah’s story
At four-days-old, Florence suffered a cardiac arrest. A year later, on the exact same date,…
Read Florence’s story
In August 2022, a normal night playing at home turned into tragedy for three-year-old Alfie.
Read Alfie’s story
The care and love we received was unbelievable. Any time day or night there was a friendly face, sympathetic ear and at times a much needed hug
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Derby Cathedral Abseil03/10/2026
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Lincoln Half Marathon04/10/2026
Take on the challenge of the Lincoln Half Marathon and make every mile count for Rainbows. This iconic race through…
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