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Today (Monday 23 February), the UK Government has published its Schools White Paper, which include a series of proposals for reforming the way in which children and young people in England with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) access support....
The Scottish Government has announced an additional £2.4 million for hospices in its 2026/27 budget, to help deliver pay parity for staff with the NHS Agenda for Change. This increased funding will take the total allocated to the hospice sector...
Today, the UK Government unveiled its long-awaited all-age National Cancer Plan for England, setting out measures to secure faster diagnoses, quicker access to treatment, and improved support to help people live well with cancer. Importantly, the plan includes a commitment...
The end of last year brought a wave of important policy activity shaping the landscape for seriously ill children and their families. From major inquiries into maternity and neonatal care, to funding commitments for children’s hospices and the creation of...
Together, we make every precious moment count. In 2025, your energy, creativity and commitment turned ideas into action and hope into reality - thank you. From answering the phone when a parent feels lost, to providing expert support and financial...
Today, when giving evidence to the House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee, the Minister of State for Care, Stephen Kinnock MP, confirmed that the UK Government will be providing an additional £25 million in capital expenditure funding for...
Reacting to the news that Richard House Children’s Hospice is to close at the end of December 2025, Nick Carroll, our chief executive, said: “This is very sad news for the families of seriously ill children who are being supported...
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