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Library & Information Service

The library at EACH is a unique collection of over 3,000 resources specialising in all aspects of caring for children and their families with severe disabilities, complex health needs and life-threatening conditions.

The library aims to support all staff groups working within children's hospices with resources for nurses, healthcare assistants, social workers, medical staff, counsellors, music therapists, allied health professionals, fundraisers, management and volunteer managers.

Resources can be viewed via the online catalogue and services provided over the telephone, post or email. Services include postal loans, literature searches, current awareness bulletin, journal article requests and enquiry service.

Opening hours: The library is open Monday to Friday 9-5pm, however please call or email prior to visiting to check access.

Contact details: For general enquiries please email library@each.org.uk or telephone 01223 815103. We will endeavour to get back to you within 5 workings days.

Postal address: The Library, East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH), Church Lane, Milton, Cambridge. CB24 6AB

What's New.... August 2018
Have you had a publication in a journal or presented a poster at a conference.  The library has created a repository of EACH staff publications and is looking to broaden this out to all hospices who are library members.  See details of these publications on the library catalogue pages. 

  • I didn’t realise hope was a gift until I became a mum. My little boy taught me many things and that was one of them Claire, Jacob’s mum
  • I really love going to the hospice. I’ve made friends there and get to do loads of fun stuff. Renee
  • I can’t imagine what it would have been like. Nobody should have to, every family should be offered the support we were, and are still getting Claire, Jacob’s mum
  • We are also supported by the 24/7 True Colours nurses and it’s so reassuring knowing we can call on them whenever we need support or advice Helen, William’s mum
  • EACH has helped us keep Stanley’s memory alive. And allows us to look to the future Brad, Stanley's Dad
  • EACH helped us with coping mechanisms and special ways of remembering Stanley. Brad, Stanley's Dad
  • We arrived at the hospice feeling scared and alone. We had so many questions – they answered them all and more. Claire, Jacob’s mum
  • Renee loves going to The Treehouse, but it’s great that care staff are also able to visit us at home too. Stacy, Renee’s mum
  • The play specialists are excellent and I also get inspiration from the activities they organise. Heather, Lucy’s mum
  • Children like Lucy don’t get the opportunity to go to sleepovers or to their friends for tea, so the interaction she has at the hospice is priceless. Heather, Lucy’s mum
  • When we first heard about the hospice we were apprehensive because we didn’t know what to expect. When we got there we realised it was a lovely place where Renee would be well looked after, and we would be able to have a much-needed break. Stacy, Renee’s mum
  • It’s been a great opportunity to meet other parents in a similar situation, something that doesn't really happen anywhere else. Helen, William’s mum
  • EACH supports families when they’re at their absolute lowest, helping them to come to terms with their child’s illness, losing them and beyond Brad, Stanley's Dad
  • EACH helps us to create lovely memories and has played an important part in all of our lives, not just Lucy’s. Heather, Lucy’s mum

The Treehouse

St. Augustine’s Gardens,
Ipswich, IP3 8NS

Milton

Church Lane, Milton,
Cambridge, CB24 6AB

Quidenham

Quidenham , Norwich,
Norfolk, NR16 2PH