Sunbeams
At Rotherham Hospice
Sunbeams offers free support for children and teens who are experiencing the serious illness or death of a loved one under the care of Rotherham Hospice.
What, When & Where
Activities vary in each session, and are designed to help children and teens deal with their feelings about someone who is seriously ill, or the death of a loved one.
Sunbeams sessions run on Tuesdays or Thursdays 4.30-6.30pm.
The groups meet every 2 weeks in the Hospice in our specially made ‘Sunbeams Lodge’ in the gardens. We offer 8 sessions and then review.
We also offer 1-2-1 support sessions for grieving parents and young adults, as well as parent drop-in support groups and family group counselling sessions.
Sunbeams creative activities for 5-14 year olds
- Making memory boxes
- Painting & planting pots
- Worry dolls
- Memory jars & much more
Sunbeams creative activities for 12-17 year olds
- Making memory boxes
- Tangled ball of grief
- Grief masks
- Visit from RUFC Community Trust & much more
Referral form
Referrals are accepted for children and young adults whose family member accessed/ accesses Rotherham Hospice patient services.
Referrals can be made by families, professionals and other agencies.
Our staff are on hand to offer support to any adults accompanying the children.
To make a referral to Sunbeams, please download and fill out the form and email to sunbeams@rotherhamhospice.org.uk.
Helpful resources
How can you help?
There are many ways you can support us, whether it be through holding an event, playing in our lottery, volunteering, or donating!
