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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...

A statement on service cuts at Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice

Date Posted
4 December, 2024

Responding to the news that Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice is planning to make staff redundant and change the way its care is delivered, Nick Carroll, Chief Executive Officer of Together for Short Lives said: “This is awful news for...

Together for Short Lives responds to the NHS 10-Year Plan consultation

Date Posted
2 December, 2024

Across the country, thousands of families caring for seriously ill children and young people face the harsh realities of a postcode lottery when it comes to accessing high-quality children’s palliative care. Workforce shortages, significant funding gaps, and a lack of...

Hobbycraft brings winter wonderland to children’s hospices

Date Posted
13 November, 2024

Our long-term partner, Hobbycraft, have released their Christmas ad, celebrating our charity partnership. The video encourages customers to use the festive period as a time for giving and spreading Christmas cheer, by helping seriously ill children and their families to...

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