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MPs should make sure that access to palliative care for seriously children, young people and their families is a key focus during an important House of Commons debate on Wednesday (30 March), says Together for Short Lives. The call comes...
Together for Short Lives has welcomed the government’s proposals to improve the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system for children, young people and families in England. However, the charity has called on ministers to set out a clearer vision...
Ramadan is a month of fasting where healthy Muslims fast from food and drink (amongst other things) during daylight hours. Are there any exceptions? Yes, there are some circumstances where adults do not need to fast, for example if the...
Together for Short Lives has welcomed the action set out by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in today’s (23 March) Spring Statement to alleviate the financial pressure on families. However, as the cost of living rises sharply, we call on...
Breakfast in bed. Flowers and a card: “Happy Mother’s Day Mummy.” For most families, it’s a day of celebration. But for mums grieving the loss of their child, or those hoping and wishing their seriously ill child will survive one...
An advance care plan (ACP) sets out the actions that should be taken when a child’s condition becomes unstable or deteriorates or they develop potentially life-threatening complications of their illness. ACPs detail collaborative discussions between professionals and families regarding their...
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