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A statement from Together for Short Lives

Date Posted
8 August, 2024

The level of violence and racism that has been witnessed taking place across the UK stands in direct opposition to our shared values of diversity, inclusion and compassion. We remain deeply concerned for the safety of our communities, and in...

Families need to be supported and enabled to have choices

Date Posted
30 July, 2024
Author
Alex Mancini, National Lead Nurse for Neonatal Palliative Care

In July, alongside Bliss, we launched a new booklet designed for families whose baby’s future is uncertain. We hope that it will help parents and carers through this time and help them to think about the best care for their...

Reaching out

Date Posted
15 July, 2024
Author
Ben Woolner

Ben is a Family Service Coordinator working for Together for Short Lives as part of the Kentown Children’s Palliative Care Programme. A transformative project between Together for Short Lives, The Kentown Wizard Foundation and Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity.  Created to...

Miles that matter

Date Posted
9 July, 2024
Author
Francesca Lennon

Back in 2022, Francesca Lennon took on the major challenge of cycling to all 54 children’s hospices across the UK. Inspired by her work as a children’s nurse and her own experience of personal loss, Francesca is back to take...

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