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Making Every Moment Count: Our strategy for 2026–2028

Date Posted
30 April, 2026

Children with serious illness risk being overlooked in a system built primarily for adults and too many families are still unable to access the high quality, consistent care they need. Today, we are launching the next phase of our strategy...

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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