Today, when giving evidence to the House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee, the Minister of State for Care, Stephen Kinnock MP, confirmed that the UK Government will be providing an additional £25 million in capital expenditure funding for...
The end of last year brought a wave of important policy activity shaping the landscape for seriously ill children and their families. From major inquiries into maternity and neonatal care, to funding commitments for children’s hospices and the creation of...
Together, we make every precious moment count. In 2025, your energy, creativity and commitment turned ideas into action and hope into reality - thank you. From answering the phone when a parent feels lost, to providing expert support and financial...
Reacting to the news that Richard House Children’s Hospice is to close at the end of December 2025, Nick Carroll, our chief executive, said: “This is very sad news for the families of seriously ill children who are being supported...
With the dust now settled since the government’s 2025 Budget was announced on 26 November, many families caring for seriously ill children may be wondering what it means for them. In this blog, we explain the changes and the impact...
On Tuesday 2 December, the Northern Ireland Assembly Health Committee published the findings of its inquiry on Access to Palliative Care Services in Northern Ireland. The committee’s report highlights what we have long been concerned about: children’s palliative care in...
An independent evaluation published today by the House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee’s Expert Panel has revealed that inconsistent commissioning across integrated care boards (ICBs) is driving a postcode lottery in palliative and end of life care for...
