From marathons to coffee mornings, discover how you can make a difference for children with short lives today.
Get involvedIf you are caring for a child with a serious illness and need help or advice, or just someone to talk to, our helpline and family support hub is here for you.
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Built to Last? The state of children's palliative care
Across the UK, workforce shortages, funding shortfalls, and a lack of leadership and accountability have created an unacceptable postcode lottery in access to children’s palliative care.
We've delivered our demands for change to Downing Street
Your voices have been heard. Together with mum Clare, we headed to 10 Downing Street to deliver 2,400 signatures calling for change.
We’ve asked the Government for a full review into the way children’s palliative care is funded, because precious family memories should never depend on a postcode.
It’s time to create a children’s palliative care system that’s built to last, and we won’t stop here.
We are here if you need support
If you are parent or carer who looks after or knows a child or young person expected to have a short life, we’re here to help.
Call us on 0808 8088 100or email helpline@togetherforshortlives.org.uk
We are here to support professionals caring for seriously ill children, young people and families
We support all the professionals who are there for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families. We bring professionals together, share practice and offer resources and tools to support your work with children and families.
We need your help
Please give your money, your time or your voice, and help us change lives. Together we will make a lifetime of difference for children with short lives, helping every family get the very best care and support, every step of their journey – no matter how short.
Helping us get the best out of life
Two-year-old Elijah is unable to walk, talk or see, making ‘normal’ family life a challenge. For Children’s Hospice Week his mum shared what an incredible impact their local service makes on their lives, as “somewhere where you don’t have to worry about fitting in.”
