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Growing funding gap leaves families of seriously ill children without end of life care at home

Date Posted
28 March, 2025

A new report we have released today shows that in many places across the UK, families caring for a seriously ill child cannot access the palliative and end of life care they need: The estimated gap in NHS funding for...

Introducing our new partnership with the CareTech Foundation

Date Posted
29 April, 2025

We're really excited to announce a new partnership with the CareTech Foundation! The three-year partnership will play a vital role in our mission to ensure that every child with a life-limiting condition can access the palliative care they need.  

Spring policy roundup 2025

Date Posted
25 April, 2025
Author
Ben Dellow, Policy and Public Affairs Officer

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...

Welsh Government announces additional £5.5 million of funding for hospices

Date Posted
11 April, 2025

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...

Further blow to seriously ill young people as key benefit frozen

Date Posted
26 March, 2025

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....

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