The children’s hospice for short, precious lives
When a child isn’t going to live a long life, every single day matters. Rainbows is the children’s hospice for the East Midlands, and we’re here to help families make the most of the time they have, with expert palliative and end-of-life care, and the freedom to choose how and where that care happens. At home, in hospital or at our hospice, we’re here whenever we’re needed, for families across Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
Supporting families when they need us most
Right across the East Midlands, we bring specialist care to babies, children and young people at home, in hospitals, at our hospice and in local communities. Find out how our care reaches families closer to home.
We care for babies, children and young people whose lives are expected to be short, and support the whole family. Find out who we help.
We rely on the generosity of people across the East Midlands to help fund our care. From donating and fundraising to volunteering, taking part in an event or supporting one of our shops, there are so many ways to help.
This is hospice care 💛
We’re proud to stand once again with 126 hospices across England, Scotland, and Wales, for the ‘This is Hospice Care’ campaign, brought together by Hospice UK.
This campaign shines a light on the essential role hospices play in the local community and the lasting impact that leaving a Gift in your Will can have on the future of hospice care.
At Rainbows, the families we care for are at the very heart of what we do. We provide expert care, comfort and support when it’s needed most.🌈
Even a gift of just 1% could make a meaningful difference. By doing so, you can help us continue to provide vital care for families across the East Midlands.
Together, we can make sure the future of hospice care is protected for generations to come. 💛
Help us be there for every family
The care and love we received was unbelievable. Any time of day or night, there was a friendly face, a sympathetic ear and a much-needed hug.
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