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
Children’s hospice services help children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions who are not expected to reach adulthood, and their families, to deal with the emotional and physical challenges they face and to make the most of life.| 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
We welcome a new set of principles published by the UK Government to set out how it will work with charities. This includes news that people in England diagnosed with long-term health conditions will receive extra help and support from expert charities under a new service called Diagnosis Connect. The government says that ‘Diagnosis Connect’ […] The post Government scheme to ensure people diagnosed with long-term health conditions can access help from charities appeared first on Togethe...| Together for Short Lives
Our Chief Executive, Nick Carroll, has written a foreword introducing a new report into child deaths in England issued by the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) today. Referring to the findings as “deeply worrying”, the report focuses on national trends relating to the circumstances of death surrounding children and young people with life-limiting conditions. A […] The post Report into child deaths reveals “deeply worrying” gaps in children’s palliative care for life-limitin...| Together for Short Lives
Families who have been told that their child has a serious illness and may not reach adulthood say that health and care professionals often face challenges in having difficult conversations We have worked alongside families and health and care professionals to produce a free training package to help improve communication We are calling on generalist […] The post Free new learning tool to help health and care professionals have better conversations with families of terminally ill children ap...| 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
