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As we mark 75 years of the NHS, it is absolutely right that we celebrate the contribution that the service makes to our society. But if we are to truly achieve Beveridge’s vision of a comprehensive medical service for all...

On Tuesday 20 June we published a ground-breaking report entitled “The Children in Wales Requiring Palliative Care: Trends in Prevalence and Complexity 2009 – 2019”. Produced to inform the future delivery of paediatric palliative care in Wales, including the services...

The latest policy information for families. To receive the latest policy roundup, sign up to our family newsletter here. Please sign our #SaveTheGrant petition Together for Short Lives has launched a campaign to protect and extend the Children’s Hospice Grant...

Earlier this year, NHS England (NHSE) told children’s hospices in England that the vital £25 million grant they receive – the Children’s Hospice Grant – will come to an end this year. In response, we are calling on the Government...

“I hope you’ll join me in celebrating the truly extraordinary teamwork that goes into providing this incredible care” - Her Royal Highness, The Princess of Wales shares a personal message to mark Children’s Hospice Week. The Princess of Wales has...

Dan is Dad to Elisa who died in January 2023. In this special blog he shares what life is like as a parent to a disabled child, and what Father’s Day will be like this year without his daughter. I...