In Romania, it never rains but it pours but recently the rain was so heavy, the St Andrew’s team thought some inflatable boats might be in order, not to mention some thigh-high welly boots. However, the sun eventually came up and invited the children and staff outside for R&R. Despite the rain, the children and … Continued

A necessary part of the CID way is to offer the children our care as normal and dignified a life, as possible, together with access to a myriad of specialised services to help them thrive, within the limits of their normally complex diagnosis.  We offer whatever therapy  works  from  board games fun to the outside frolics, afternoon hours … Continued

Recently, three good hearted supporters, Suzette Hannigan and Terry & Roger Germany, from Sutton in the Isle, helped ship two transit loads of donated hand knits and new clothing  to the children and teenagers in orphanages, children’s placement centres and the poorest families in Romania, supported by Children in Distress. This wonderful team of local … Continued

The 2nd of July, was a special ‘Birthday’ Day at Saint Margaret’s Hospice with a ‘special’ surprise for the birthday girl, Rebeca, who turned 6 years old. Early in the morning, she was helped to put on the clothes she had chosen to wear for the day and during breakfast, she had fun with her … Continued

The summer has heralded hope and care for a new arrival at St Margaret’s, Ana Maria Sararu has come to join out family of care. Aged seventeen, Anna Maria is exceptionally frail, small,under nourished and in need of  a great deal of help, support and specialised care to ensure she has a future. Until she was … Continued