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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.

Bethany’s story: “My whole life is taking care of her”

This is Bethany’s story, told by her mum Charlotte… 12 year old Bethany has been diagnosed with FOXG1, a rare neurological and developmental disorder. She has also been diagnosed with microcephaly, epilepsy, hypotonia and cannot walk or sit unaided. Bethany...