We are here to make sure that the 99,000 seriously ill children and their families across the UK can make the most of every moment they have together, whether that’s for years, months or only hours.| Together for Short Lives
We welcome the UK Government’s announcement that it will maintain and increase ringfenced NHS funding for children’s hospices in England, formerly known as the Children’s Hospice Grant, over a three-year period, beginning in 2026/27. The funding is currently worth £26 million in 2025/26. Ministers have committed to extending this over a three-year period with inflationary […] The post We welcome ministerial decision to increase children’s hospice funding in England appeared first o...| Together for Short Lives
Together for Short Lives is deeply saddened to hear of the recent death of our former Chair of Trustees, Dr Lisa Kauffmann MB BS, MSc, FRCPCH, Dip Pall Med. Dr Kauffmann joined us as Chair in March 2023 and served until 2024. She remained a Trustee until her resignation in May of this year. Dr […] The post Dr Lisa Kauffmann appeared first on Together for Short Lives.| Together for Short Lives
On 3 October 2025 we lost Lisa Kauffmann, a paediatrician who was quiet, self-effacing, and never made herself the centre of attention – and yet she was extraordinary, both as a leader and a clinician, and influenced so many lives. Lisa was a medical student in London, and trained in paediatrics in London and Manchester […] The post Lisa Kauffmann, Consultant Paediatrician: a tribute appeared first on Together for Short Lives.| Together for Short Lives
On 29 September, six Associates and Partners from Lockton, global insurance broker, completed what is dubbed ‘the hardest triathlon in the world’. The team took on the legendary Enduroman Arch 2 Arc challenge, raising more than £80,000 to support seriously ill children and their families through Together for Short Lives.| Together for Short Lives
We all know how tricky summer holidays can be when you have a child with a life-limiting condition. Will we be able to cope? Does the hotel have a nearby hospital? Does it have a ceiling tracking and a hoist, a warm pool, wheelchair accessibility or blended food? Can we cope with the feelings of […] The post Jersey holds a special place in our heart appeared first on Together for Short Lives.| Together for Short Lives
Together for Short Lives is celebrating a major milestone with long-term partner Center Parcs, which has now raised over £2.2 million to fund essential care and support, so that seriously ill children and their families can cherish every moment they have together.| Together for Short Lives
Bonhams’ farewell auction of props, costumes, and set pieces from Downton Abbey ended on 16 September, closing at an incredible £1.7 million. We are thrilled that Carnival Films have generously chosen to contribute their proceeds to Together for Short Lives to support seriously ill children and their families. Although the final figure of the proceeds […] The post Downton Abbey auction exceeds expectations with proceeds donated to Together for Short Lives appeared first on Together for S...| Together for Short Lives
On Thursday 11 September, we were thrilled to be back at BGC Partners’ London HQ for their annual Charity Day. Every year, global brokerage company BGC donate 100% of the day’s trading revenue to charities, in memory of the colleagues and friends they lost in the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Centre. We were […] The post Holly Willoughby helps raise funds for bereaved families at BGC Charity Day 2025 appeared first on Together for Short Lives.| Together for Short Lives
On 10 September 2025, the Scottish Government launched its new palliative care strategy, ‘Palliative Care Matters for All (2025-30)’, alongside a three-year delivery plan (2025-28).| Together for Short Lives
There’s so much more that we want to achieve, for seriously ill children and those who love them. But we can’t do it all without your help. Short lives can’t wait. So, will you join us?| Together for Short Lives
For mum Sharon, the support she has received from Demelza was pivotal in being able to switch off from being a carer for the first time in nearly sixteen years.| Together for Short Lives
Together for Short Lives explains the concept, meaning and definition of children’s palliative care, which is about promoting the best possible quality of life and care for every child with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition and their family.| Together for Short Lives
Are you a Downton Abbey fan? Would you like to be in with the chance of owning actual props, costumes or set pieces from the TV show itself? Or how about viewing these items up close and in-person? If so, then we have a once in a lifetime opportunity for you… It’s been 15 years […] The post Bid farewell to Downton Abbey, collect memorabilia and help raise funds appeared first on Together for Short Lives.| Together for Short Lives
As summer progresses, the policy environment relevant to families caring for seriously ill children remains active and wide-ranging. In this roundup, we take stock of the latest updates, explore what they mean for families, and spotlight key advocacy efforts shaping the future of support.| Together for Short Lives
I welcome much of the UK Government’s new 10-Year Health Plan for England. But it raises a number of questions which ministers must answer soon if it is to lead to real improvements in access to high quality, sustainable palliative care for seriously ill children and their families.| Together for Short Lives
Children’s Hospice Week is the UK’s annual awareness week celebrating and raising awareness of children’s hospices and palliative care services.| Together for Short Lives
