We provide specialist nurses and support for seriously ill children

We provide specialist nurses and support for seriously ill children

We provide specialist nurses and support for seriously ill children

We are a UK wide charity providing specialist nurses and support for children with complex, lifelong conditions.

What We Do

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About Roald Dahl Nurse Specialists
Roald Dahl Nurse Specialists


Providing specialist support and care for seriously ill children, young people and families living with lifelong, complex conditions.

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Roald Dahl Nurses Map


There are over 150 Roald Dahl Nurse Specialists across the UK supporting over 36,000 seriously ill children and young people.

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Marvellous Family Support Services
Marvellous Family Support Services


As well as establishing Roald Dahl Nurses, we offer financial and emotional support for families through our Marvellous Family Support Services.

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Our Impact

Over 150 Nurses

Roald Dahl Nurse Specialists are a vital lifeline to the children and their families, supporting them clinically and emotionally.

Over 36,000 children

"If we didn't have our Roald Dahl Nurse, we'd feel completely alone". Parent of a seriously ill child.

Over 60 NHS Trusts

We highly value our relationships with the NHS, creating and innovating seriously ill children's healthcare with them, improving outcomes and making better lives.

Help us continue to provide specialist nurses and support for seriously ill children living with complex, lifelong illnesses.

Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity provides specialist nurses and support for seriously ill children. There are currently over 150 Roald Dahl Nurses caring for over 36,000 seriously ill children across the UK. We also provide support in other ways, helping to improve the resilience of families who find life very tough.

 
Our Roald Dahl Nurse has taken us from a place where we were isolated and struggling to get on top of our health to a place where we know we are going to be OK.
 
- Parent of a seriously ill child

Charity News

Alfie's Story
Alfie's Story

Meet Alfie

Alfie's Story

Meet Alfie, who is supported by a Roald Dahl Nurse.

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Meet Roald Dahl Nurse Scott

Meet Roald Dahl Nurse Scott

Meet Roald Dahl Nurse Scott

Meet Scott, a Roald Dahl Nurse Specialist

The Queen meets nurses on International Nurses Day
HM The Queen meets Roald Dahl Nurses

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Her Majesty The Queen meets Roald Dahl Nurses

Her Majesty The Queen meets Roald Dahl Nurses on International Nurses Day