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A worrying shortage of skilled and experienced nurses means that it is becoming harder for seriously ill children in England and their families to access vital short breaks for respite provided by children’s hospices. New Together for Short Lives research...

Hello, a very warm welcome to you all my name is Mohammed, I’m a British-born Asian Muslim, a very proud father/carer to my wonderful bright and very chatty young adult son Naveed, who has an array of complex health needs....

The latest policy information for families. To receive the latest policy roundup, sign up to our family newsletter here. Chancellor’s Spring Statement On 23 March the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his Spring Statement which, as the Treasury has been...

I’m Kate, wife to Colin, and mother to two beautiful children, Nathan (aged 4) and our little baby Hannah who is now in heaven. At the routine 12-week appointment during my pregnancy, we discovered that something wasn’t quite right. I...

I have always been lucky enough to have supportive siblings, and thanks to my parents having siblings some of my cousins are my best friends. As I got older being an auntie became a role I enjoyed, and I can...

We are delighted to offer the ultimate prize for any Downton Abbey fan – the chance to watch the new film, Downton Abbey: A New Era, with the stars, at its global premiere on 25 April 2022 at Leicester Square,...