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We urge MPs to now improve assisted dying bill for seriously ill young people

Date Posted
29 November, 2024

We are urging MPs to now improve the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill as it progresses to its Committee Stage following today’s House of Commons debate. While we do not take a position on the ethical and philosophical...

Get your unwanted items collected from your home

Date Posted
23 January, 2025
Author
Abi

Through our partner Anglo Doorstep Collections you can donate your unwanted clothing and items to raise funds for Together for Short Lives. Plus, you don't even need to leave your house to do so. Read about Abi's experience using the...

Tips to reduce your energy bills

Date Posted
23 January, 2025
Author
Tips to reduce your energy bills

Steve is the Energy Advisor at Together for Short Lives, helping families understand and reduce their energy bills. Here are some of her top tips. Reducing your gas (heating) Turn off individual radiators and keep the doors shut in rooms...

The Kentown Children’s Palliative Care Programme: A look back at 2024

Date Posted
26 December, 2024

The Kentown Children’s Palliative Care Programme, a community-focused children’s palliative care initiative in North West England covers Lancashire and South Cumbria. This collaborative programme funded by the Kentown Wizard Foundation brings together Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity Family Support Workers, Together...

Together for Short Lives welcomes Children’s Hospice Grant boost

Date Posted
19 December, 2024

Following our successful campaign, we warmly welcome the Health and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting’s, decision to increase NHS England funding for children’s hospices to £26 million in 2025/26. The £100 million fund for both children’s and adult hospices in...

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