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Andy Burnham’s preventative state must include children with serious illness

Date Posted
23 July, 2026
Author
Nick Carroll, Chief Executive Officer

On Monday, Andy Burnham became Prime Minister promising to be a “circuit-breaker for Britain”, rebuild public services and create what he described as a more preventative state. Of everything he said in his first speech, one commitment stood out above...

Caring Beyond the Ward: Climbing for Children’s Hospices 

Date Posted
2 July, 2026
Author
Habon Duale

Emilie Maughan has worked as a Children’s Nurse for over 15 years, caring for children with complex and life-threatening conditions. During Children’s Hospice Week, she joined children’s hospice nurse and advocate, Francesca Lennon, and their friend, Zoe Rodger, to climb...

Tips for caring for a child with serious illness during a heatwave

Date Posted
23 June, 2026
Author
Jess Lester, Clinical and Research Lead for Together for Short Lives

When temperatures climb, caring for a child with serious illness can feel even more challenging. Hot weather can affect children differently depending on their condition, medications, or the equipment they rely on. As an experienced children’s nurse, I appreciate how...

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