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CHAS - Childrens Hospice association Scotland
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The Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. CHAS was founded in 1992 by a small group of parents and professionals who understood the needs of children with life limiting conditions and their families. Their aim was to provide hospice services in Scotland to children and their families in line with need and demand. At that time Scotland had no children's hospice. Families who wanted and needed hospice services had to make long journeys to England with their sick children to receive the support and practical help that only a children's hospice can offer.
In 1993 with the support of the Scottish Office, CHAS embarked on a programme of public, corporate and professional awareness raising to secure the funds to create Scotland's first children's hospice. At that point the charity was entirely dependent on the voluntary efforts of board members and volunteer support. Volunteers remain a key component of CHAS and are involved in all areas of the organisation.
Robin House is Scotland's second children's hospice. The success and increasing demands on Rachel House made it necessary for Scotland to have a second children's hospice. It has been built in the National Park at Loch Lomond. It was completed in Summer 2005 and opened to children and their families in August 2005.
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