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Short breaks for families caring for a child who may not reach adulthood mean more than just a holiday – they provide vital respite and help families cope with the pressure of providing round the clock care for their children....

A whole host of celebrities are helping make every moment count for this year’s Children’s Hospice Week (11-17 May). It's the only awareness and fundraising week for children with life-limiting conditions and the services, like children's hospices, that provide a...

The population of young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions is growing[1] and it is vital that their needs are addressed and planned for as they prepare to transition into adulthood. Together for Short Lives is calling for health professionals and...

We are thrilled about our new funding from the Department for Education (DfE) which means that we can continue our project to join up assessments, plans and services for children in England who need palliative care. Together for Short Lives...

A new interactive resource, Helping Children Who Need Palliative Care to Access Education, developed by national charity Together for Short Lives, gives education providers in England the information and support they need to help children with life-limiting conditions. The resource is a comprehensive...

The fourth annual Text Santa appeal has been the most successful ever, increasing the total raised by a massive 20% on the 2013 campaign. Boosted by George Clooney’s role in a specially-written sketch of Downton Abbey and Phillip Schofield’s record-breaking...