Help connecting with other families and services
Find out how we can help you connect with other people who care for seriously ill children, either online or through community events, and find other services that are available to give you advice and support.
Quick links
Together for Short Lives’ Family Group
The Together for Short Lives' Family Group is a supportive online community that allows families caring for a seriously ill child to connect, share and support one another. Find out more and join the group.
Family events
Throughout the year we hold free events for families and others caring for a seriously ill child. Discover our latest events and book your place.
Family stories
There are 99,000 children and young people living in the UK with health conditions that are life-limiting or life-threatening. This number is rising. Meet some of the families we support.
Family Experts
Find out how to join our Family Experts group for parents, carers, or family member of a child with a life-limiting condition. You can help us make sure the voices of children, young people and families are at the heart of everything we do.
Young Experts
If you are a young person with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition aged 16 to 30, we’d like your help. You can help us make sure our work is truly shaped by the thoughts and voices of young people themselves.
Find a service
Find care and support services available for seriously ill children and their families using our 'find a service' search.
Children's hospice services
Children’s hospice services help children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions to cope with the challenges they face and make the most of life. Visit this page to find out more about children's hospices.