b'Finding RoccoA very gripping game of hide-and-seek took place in our accessible playground earlier this year. Lucy, one of our nurses, almost couldnt find Rocco as he hid behind the football goal!Pampering parentsManicures and massages might not be thealways. I had such a lovely day, I didnt first thing people think of when they think ofwant to leave!childrens hospices, but they are exactly the kind of things we provide as part of our trulyThe Parent and Carer Groups are organised holistic approach to care. by our Family Activities team, who are in charge of organising fun, free activities for Earlier this year, families from our Parentschildren who are and Carers Group came to The Ark for someseriously unwell much-needed relaxation time whilst theirand their whole children were cared for by our specialistfamily. They are just carers, nurses and volunteers. one of the ways we help those we Donna, Romeos mum, shared: support enjoy life When you have a baby who is sick, youas children and dont have a lot of time to do things forfamilies, rather yourself. The pamper day was absolutelythan as patients amazing and everyone was so kind asand carers. 9'