Together for Short Lives
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Practical support

Call, email or live chat with our helpline to chat to us more about the practical support we can offer you.

Grocery shopping when a child is at their most unwell

We are the only UK wide charity making referrals to Rosie’s Rainbow Pantry. They can provide a food shop – delivered to your door. It’s free and the food is chosen especially for you.

Contact us using the form below, live chat using the link above, or call us on: 0808 8088 100

Getting around

Information and support on how to apply to the Family Fund Mobility Support scheme, which provides lease vehicles to families caring for a disabled or seriously ill child, under the age of three.

Contact us using the form below, live chat using the link above, or call us on: 0808 8088 100

Willow Foundation Special Days

We are able to make referrals to Willow Foundation for 16 to 25 year olds with a life-threatening or life-limiting condition.

Willow offer Special Days for young adults to make special memories with their families. A Willow Special Days Out are fun-packed day trips designed around your interests.

Contact us using the form below, live chat using the link above, or call us on: 0808 8088 100.

Unexpected hospital stays

Our helpline team can refer families in financial hardship to Evie’s Gift. They give grants to parents whose child has been unexpectedly admitted to hospital with a life threatening or life limiting condition.

Contact us using the form below, live chat using the link above, or call us on: 0808 8088 100

Emergency household essentials

We can refer families to BBC Children in Need’s Emergency Essentials programme, which provides items to families living in vulnerability or crisis. This might include a bed or cot , a cooker for a hot meal, furniture, clothing or other items.

Contact us using the form below, live chat using the link above, or call us on: 0808 8088 100

Make a Wish UK

Make-A-Wish UK and Together for Short Lives have teamed up to offer families of seriously ill children the chance to take part in life-changing exclusive wishes in 2024. Referrals are accepted via children’s hospices across the UK or directly through our Family Support Hub. To find out more: helpline@togetherforshortlives.org.uk

Contact our helpline team

  • Please note we are not the disability allowance helpline