News and Comment

MPs from across the parties have today pressed the government to improve the care and support on offer to children and young people with life-shortening conditions. The debate was secured by Conservative MP and former children’s hospice fundraising manager Stuart...

Our star studded Midsummer Ball at Banqueting House raised a staggering £290,000 in support of the charity’s work with seriously ill children and their families. The Midsummer Ball took place on Wednesday 1 June and was supported by Coutts. Together...

My son William is now ten. He is a charming, happy little boy who lights up the room with his laugh. He was also born with Edwards Syndrome, which means he has required 24/7 medical care for his whole life....

When our son Ben was born and diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a neurological condition that causes weakness to the muscles, our lives were turned upside down. Ben’s condition means he has complicated health needs which require personal one to...

Together for Short Lives has expressed deep concern at the findings of the Care Quality Commission’s review into end of life care in England - and has highlighted how shortfalls in care for dying adults are reflected in end of...

We are now in the 7th year of Dying Matters, with the coalition established in 2009 to promote public awareness of dying, death and bereavement. As each year passes I hope that there will be a sudden transformation and we will all...