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21 renowned celebrities - including Tim Peake, Joanna Lumley, Michael Bublé, Debbie Harry, Boy George and Michel Roux Jr - have all donated a pair of their own jeans to a unique project that has transformed the jeans into one...

Following the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care’s decision to mandate COVID vaccinations for health and care professionals in England from April 2022, Together for Short Lives has called on the government to act to make sure children’s...

Last night we were proud to present Percy’s Dreamland Ball, in partnership with M&S Food and sponsored by OK! Hosted by our Patron Simon Cowell, guests enjoyed the dreamiest evening of star-studded live entertainment and the finest hospitality in support...

Chelsea and England midfielder Mason Mount, and proud Patron of Together for Short Lives, visited Christopher’s Children’s Hospice, part of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices, in Guildford yesterday and enjoyed a very special football-themed afternoon with seriously ill children and their...

Together for Short Lives has welcomed Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s decision to invest in health, social care and education at Budget 2021 and the Spending Review. However, with public services under serious strain, the charity is calling on ministers to ensure...

I was very sad to hear that our good friend, and long-term children’s palliative care ambassador John Overton passed away on Saturday 2 October. John died peacefully in hospital with his wife Margaret and two sons at his side. Our...