On Sunday, London welcomed back its most iconic sporting event, the London Marathon 2024. 15 courageous runners, representing Team Together for Short Lives, joined over 40,000 fellow participants at the starting line to conquer the challenging 26.2 mile course. Against the backdrop of London’s breathtaking landmarks, runners soaked in the city’s beauty while being cheered on by enthusiastic crowds lining...
A new report from Together for Short Lives, the UK’s children’s palliative care charity, shows that in many places across the UK, families caring for seriously ill child cannot access the palliative and end of life care they need: Only a third of local areas in England are meeting the required standard for 24/7 end of life care for children...
About The Role We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and passionate nurses to provide Children / Young People (CYP’s) palliative care working in the care team at the hospice. Children’s palliative care involves delivering short respite breaks aimed at having fun and ‘adding life’ to shortened years as well as end of life care and care after death. We are...
This morning, BBC News published a hugely important article, showing how many families across the country caring for severely disabled children cannot access the continuing care they qualify for because of where they live. It isn’t right that their access to this lifeline care depends on where they live, and we are working to end this postcode lottery. Commenting on...
Belle joins Together for Short Lives as the Education Programme Lead, a maternity cover role for the Head of Education and Professional Development. Supporting the growth & strengthening in relationships amongst professionals from across the babies, children and young peoples’ palliative care sector, alongside the Practise and Service Development team, to bring together research, training and education that is impactful...
Fancy a challenge that’s a little different – and slightly messier! An obstacle course with a difference, a Tough Mudder pushes participants to the limit with a series of challenges to test agility, speed, and mental grit with the perfect mix added in of fun and teamwork. The question is - are you tough enough? Find an event to join...
