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.
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 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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Events
Challenges
Leicestershire Half Marathon 2026
22/02/2026
Start the New Year strong! Lace up your trainers and take your place on the start line of the Leicestershire…
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Entertainment
Rockin’ for Rainbows
06/03/2026
Join us for an evening that is sure to get your toes-tapping, your hands clapping and even your whole body…
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Challenges
Great North Run
13/09/2026
Take on the Great North Run and run the famous 13.1 mile route from Newcastle to South Shields being cheered…
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Help us to brighten short lives across the East Midlands.
Ways to get involved
There’s lots of great ways to get involved with us