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Children with serious illness risk being overlooked in a system built primarily for adults and too many families are still unable to access the high quality, consistent care they need. Today, we are launching the next phase of our strategy...
This week, the Kentown Support Children’s Community Palliative Care Programme, launches across Greater Manchester, bringing community-based palliative and end of life care to babies, children and young people with serious illness across the region. Across Greater Manchester, children's hospices and...
When temperatures climb, caring for a child with serious illness can feel even more challenging. Hot weather can affect children differently depending on their condition, medications, or the equipment they rely on. As an experienced children’s nurse, I appreciate how...
We’re delighted to announce that Together for Short Lives has been selected as one of three charities taking part in the My Favourite Voucher Codes Charity Poll throughout July 2026. From 1st July to 31st July 2026, members of the...
As the number of children living longer with highly complex medical needs grows, children's hospices are delivering more care than ever before. This means that their costs have risen by 18% in a single year, forcing them to rely on...
We're proud to share a message written by Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales, reflecting on children's hospices and the difference they make for children and families. As Royal Patron of East Anglia Children's Hospices (EACH) and Tŷ Hafan...
We have welcomed today’s ministerial update (4 June 2026) setting out the UK Government’s plans for improving access to high quality palliative care for babies, children, young people and adults in England. We are now urging ministers to go further...
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