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Seriously ill children denied end of life care if ministers fail to protect and increase NHS children’s hospice funding

Date Posted
27 June, 2025

As the number of seriously ill children grows and children’s hospices deliver more care and support than ever before, their costs have soared by a third (34%) in three years, forcing hospices to rely on public generosity to maintain essential...

Volunteering is an integral part of who I am

Date Posted
18 June, 2025
Author
Ashleigh Ace Barrett

It takes a huge team of people to power a children's hospice. From expert clinicians like doctors, nurses and healthcare assistants, to dedicated roles like receptionists, domestics, chefs and gardeners. And supporting each and every one of them are some...

Together for Short Lives Conference: an “outsider’s” view

Date Posted
13 June, 2025
Author
Fiona Lynch

As Philanthropy Manager here at Together for Short Lives, I wouldn’t exactly call myself an “outsider”. I understand the challenges the system faces. I know the deep joy that good palliative care can bring to those on that most difficult...

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