Here to support families caring for a life-limited or life-threatened child find the support they need
Are you a parent or carer who looks after a child or young person who has a life-limiting or life-threatening condition? If you have questions, need support or just want someone to talk to, please contact our Together for Families Helpline free on 0808 8088 100. Alternatively click on the Live chat button in the bottom right of the screen.
You can also email us at helpline@togetherforshortlives.org.uk with your helpline questions and someone will respond as soon as possible. Our Helpline is also there to support professionals who care for children, young people and families.
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If you are somebody that loves and cares for a child with a life limiting or life threatening illness, join our online Family group on Facebook.
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Elisa’s story, told by her dad Dan… “Elisa was born with Cerebral Palsy. She also had epilepsy, dysphagia, was registered blind and deaf and had...
Jaxson is 17 months old and lives in South-East London with his two siblings, Mum Laura and Dad Jim. Jim and Laura were told that...
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...
Check our list of questions received through the Together for Families helpline in the past
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