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Family stories

99,000 children and young people are living in the UK with health conditions that are life-limiting or life-threatening – and the number is rising. Meet some of the families we support.

Holly’s story: “Her twin sister will always be missing her other half.”

This is Holly’s story, told by her mum Stevi… “Holly required 24/7 care, she couldn’t do anything for herself. Due to twin-twin transfusion syndrome, she was deprived of oxygen at birth which left her with very complex needs.” At 36...