Our specialist care and support in Nottinghamshire
Rainbows provides specialist palliative and end-of-life care for babies, children and young people across Nottinghamshire. Every child and family is different. By providing care at home, in hospital, in the community and at our hospice, we give families more choice about where they access the care and support that’s right for them. Our hospice is in Loughborough, but our care reaches families across Nottinghamshire.
Expert care and support across Nottinghamshire
Our support goes beyond a child’s clinical care. We provide emotional and practical support for the whole family and help connect families with other services in their local area. Last year, we supported 220 babies, children and young people from Nottinghamshire, providing specialist care and support at home, in local hospitals, in the community and at our hospice in Loughborough.
Our specialist nurses work with children and families across Nottingham to provide expert care and support wherever its needed. Hear from one of our nurses about their role, the families they support and what it means to bring the Rainbows experience closer to home.
At home
Our Hospice at Home team supports families across Nottinghamshire, bringing specialist care into the family home. This can include symptom management, end-of-life care, family support and therapies such as physiotherapy and music therapy.
It means children can receive expert care in familiar surroundings, while their families have specialist support around them when they need it.
In hospital
Our Clinical Nurse Specialists work alongside NHS teams at Nottingham University Hospitals, including Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC). They help assess and plan for a child’s palliative care needs, working with hospital teams to provide joined-up care and support for the whole family.
Local community hubs
Our Nottinghamshire Community Hubs give families already supported by Rainbows opportunities to spend time together, meet other families and access support closer to home.
We also hold Cultural Hubs in Nottingham, creating opportunities for families from different cultural backgrounds to meet, connect and access Rainbows support within their local community.
Meet Arlo from Nottingham
Arlo has a rare genetic neurological condition which means he can become stiff and unable to breathe. In the first two and a half years of his life, Arlo and his mum, Becca, spent just six weeks at home.
Our Clinical Nurse Specialists supported Arlo and his family at Queen’s Medical Centre, where he spent much of his early life. Now he is finally home, our Hospice at Home team continues to provide specialist care and support to Arlo and his family.
“The hospital medical staff are great, but the Rainbows team in hospital are a godsend. Just to have that extra support from that specialist team makes all the difference to us.” Arlo’s mum
Ways to get involved
Partnering with Rainbows is good for your community, your team and your business. Find out how your company can support local children and families.
Get pupils and students fundraising with non-uniform days, sponsored challenges, bake sales and more. It’s a fun way to teach young people about giving back, while helping local children.
Our charity shops play a vital role in raising funds for us. With 12 locations across the East Midlands, our friendly shops offer a welcoming atmosphere and bargains aplenty! You can also find us online via eBay, Vinted and Depop.
From sports teams to social clubs, fundraising together is a brilliant way to bring people closer and support local families at the same time. Find tips, ideas and everything you need to get going.
Give your time and make a real difference, in our shops, at our events or at the hospice. Discover the many ways you could help and find a role to suit you.
Take on a challenge, join us at a special event or simply come along and have fun. Explore our upcoming events and find something for you.
Nottinghamshire businesses making a difference
Ideagen has supported Rainbows since 2022, raising more than £50,000 to help us care for babies, children and young people across Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands.
From sporting challenges and bake sales to skydives, colleagues have come together to raise money while supporting families in their local community.
‘“It’s been inspiring to see our Ideagen colleagues come together as a community to raise such an incredible amount for the charity. We’re honoured to continue this partnership and can’t wait to see what we can achieve together over the next two years.” CEO Ben Dorks.
Could your business support families in Nottinghamshire?
Whether you want to engage your employees, support your local community or make Rainbows your Charity of the Year, we can build a partnership that works for your business.
Talk to our Corporate Partnership Fundraiser, Kirsty Coxon, to find out how your business can get involved.
Our Nottinghamshire Fundraisers
Corporate Partnership Fundraiser
Kirsty Coxon
Tel: 01509 283 919
Mbl: 07512 317 250
[email protected]
Community Fundraiser in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire
Clare Wainwright
Tel: 01509 638 061
Mbl: 07512 317 318
[email protected]