A MOTHER is supporting a children hospice’s bus campaign after they cared for her son.

Haven House Children’s Hospice, based in Woodford Green, is promoting its Time to Make a Difference campaign through advertising on the 105 bus routes along Tottenham, Tottenham Hale and Wood Green.

Anna Rimington, from Haringey, says she is “fully supportive” of the new campaign, as she believes it is important people in the borough are aware of the support offered by the hospice.

Her son, Joe, was one of the first children to benefit from support from the health service after he suffered “catastrophic” brain damage at birth.

He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and also suffers from regular seizures and scoliosis, along with being visually impaired and fed through a tube in his stomach due to being unable to swallow.

Ms Rimington said: “Looking after Joe is a 24/7 job and it is exhausting. Haven House is part of our family and offers us a true respite when Joe stays there.

“We are able to be a “normal” family and go walking with our two younger sons and just be spontaneous.”

Joe receives respite care from the hospice and also has access to the toy home loan service and play days for when he is not at school.

His brothers, Nate and Fran, attend some of the events Haven House organises for siblings of the children they care for.

Ms Rimington said Joe was in a “happy place” at the hospice.

She added: “If and when the worst happens, it is very reassuring to know that we can come to Haven House.

“We know Joe will be in a happy place and that the caring staff will be there for the whole family for as long as we need them.”

Mike Palfreman, the chief executive of Haven House, admitted many people in the borough were not aware of how they could support the hospice, despite it being opened in 2003.

He said: “Through Time to Make a Difference, we are highlighting all the ways residents can support their local children’s hospice.

“Whether that’s through a donation, leaving a legacy, volunteering, attending an event or pledging to raise funds for us, everyone can play a part in helping us care for local life-limited children and their families.”

For more information about the campaign, visit: www.havenhouse.org.uk/timetomakeadifference