News and Comment

We have delivered a petition to 10 Downing Street which is calling on the government to fund, not fail seriously ill children in England. Signed by 6,670 people, the petition calls on Prime Minister Theresa May to use some of...

We’re thrilled to chosen as one of the beneficiary charities for the BGC Charity Day which commemorates the colleagues and employees they lost in 9/11. Our Patron Holly Willoughby, special friend Melanie Sykes and Ambassador Lance Corporal Richard Jones will...

A couple of weeks ago, the Government’s call for evidence on its strategy to combat loneliness closed. It was easy to miss, with little or no media fanfare. But the Government’s commitment to tackling loneliness and isolation in society is...

Throughout August we’re focusing on the support available to families looking after a seriously ill child in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. We’ve published three blogs celebrating the great work being done in these areas, and raising awareness of the...

Together for Short Lives has welcomed the NHS in England’s decision to include healthy childhoods and integrated and personalised care for people with long-term conditions as key areas of its new long-term plan. NHS Improvement published details of its approach...

Throughout August we're focusing on the support available to families looking after a seriously ill child in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. We'll be publishing three blogs to celebrate the great work being done in these areas, and raising awareness...