Rupert Everett Champions Children's Hospice Lifeline

Actor Rupert Everett recently visited Julia's House, a children's hospice in Wiltshire, to draw attention to its vital services. He highlighted that the organization, which supports families in Dorset and Wiltshire, receives only 8% of its funding from the government, making donations crucial.

Everett's connection to the hospice began with his late mother, Sara Maclean Everett, who was inspired by the challenges faced by parents caring for seriously ill children. The hospice, initially a community service in Dorset in 2003, expanded to Wiltshire due to identified needs for specialist paediatric care.

Next year, the Wiltshire hospice will celebrate its tenth anniversary, and Everett's commitment remains strong. He describes Julia's House as an extraordinary resource, offering not only expert nursing care but also emotional support, acting as guides through a complex system for families facing immense difficulties.

Julia's House offers a welcoming environment for children with serious illnesses, providing sleepovers and daytime activities. This allows parents, who often face overwhelming 'suspended horror,' to receive much-needed respite. Everett encourages donations, stating that even £50 makes a tangible difference.