Our latest campaign victory
We warmly welcome the UK Government’s decision to ringfence £80 million of NHS funding for children’s hospices in England until 2029.
Changing lives
Too many families struggle to get the lifeline care they need. That’s why we unite children’s palliative care and campaign for change.
Speaking up for children and families
Where the system falls short for seriously ill children and their families, we demand change.
Campaigning for change
Together, we campaign to make sure that seriously ill children and their families get the care and support they need, when and where they need it. Join us.
Our policies
We are clear about the actions the UK’s governments need to take to make sure seriously ill children and their families can access sustainable, high quality children’s palliative care.
Supporting care professionals
We provide core care pathways, resources and best practice, and share the latest research to help professionals offer the best care to families they can.
Sharing, learning and networking
Our networks and events bring together professionals from across health, social care and education to develop and share best-practice
Professional events
Browse upcoming conferences, courses and training opportunities for professionals working in the children’s palliative care sector.
Children’s Palliative Care Educators Forum
Join us on 10 July for the Children’s Palliative Care Educators Forum – free tickets, limited spaces, key talks and...
Jobs in palliative care
Browse the latest jobs and volunteering opportunities for professionals working in the children’s palliative care sector.
Clinical Nurse Specialist (LTV)
We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CYP Long Term Ventilation & Respiratory Care) to lead and deliver expert, evidence-based...
Networks
Palliative care networks around the country bring together professionals from across health, social care and education to develop and share best-practice.
Find your nearest network
Find out more about your local children’s palliative care network
Developing services
We raise vital funds to support children’s hospices through our National Fundraising Scheme, and to support innovative projects to develop and improve children’s palliative care services.
Direct family support
We want every seriously ill child and family to get care and support when and where they need it.
The Kentown Children’s Palliative Care Programme
Our community focussed programme brings expert nursing to children at home, together with respite care, social care and information support
Fundraising for children's hospices
On average, these vital services have to generate two thirds of the money they spend on care from charitable sources.
Help us support children's hospices
Our National Fundraising Scheme raises vital funding for services across the UK.
Developing Volunteering Services
Volunteers can play a crucial role to support children, families and the and palliative care services
Together We Can
Browse our collection of resources for organisations developing a service where volunteers support families of a child with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition.
Education and Training
We are working with the sector to develop a children's palliative care educational framework