News and Comment

As we head into spring, the policy landscape for families caring for seriously ill children remains as dynamic as ever. From changes in NHS funding and new government consultations to important debates in Parliament, there’s been a steady stream of...

The Welsh Government has announced that additional funding worth £5.5 million is being provided to support Wales' 12 commissioned hospices, including the two children's hospices. As the number of children and young people with life-limiting conditions increases, children's hospices are...

We are thrilled to announce that Lockton Charitable Association’s (Lockton Charity) has selected Together for Short Lives as its Charity of the Year.

We are thrilled to announce that Andrew Heywood Hughes has joined Together for Short Lives as our new Chair of Trustees. Andrew has extensive leadership experience across the health and charitable sectors, having previously worked as Chief Officer at Birmingham...

During her Spring Statement to the House of Commons earlier today (Wednesday 26 March), Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced that the UK Government has decided to freeze the Universal Credit (UC) health element for existing claimants until 2029/30....

Today, the Department for Work and Pensions have announced significant plans for reforming the welfare system. While we appreciate the Government’s ambition of helping people who can work to do so, we are deeply concerned about the potential impact on...