"Within three-and-a-half months of Sophie being born we realised therewas something wrong with her," recalls her mum, Sandra Price."Eventually we found out she has a rare neurological condition, AicardiSyndrome. Our health visitor and the community nurse suggested thatKeech Cottage children's hospice could help, so we talked to them andfor the past two-and-a-half years we've used them. I don't know how Iwould have coped without their support," she admits.
According to Sandra, Keech Cottage is a beautiful facility and the staffare very flexible. "Sophie gets a lot out of the multi-sensory room, themusic therapy sessions, and their hydrotherapy pool," she reveals. "Butthey're also there for me to talk to about anything at any time, and mytwo other girls get a lot out of the sibling groups they run.
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