News and Comment

Thursday’s Autumn Statement could be the defining moment in Rishi Sunak’s fledgling premiership. But the spending decisions he makes could mean a lifetime of difference for seriously ill children and their families. James Cooper, our Head of Public Affairs and...

On Saturday BNP Paribas hosted its annual Christmas Skating event at Somerset House in London with Together for Short Lives as its partner and beneficiary of the event. We invited families supported by Demelza and Richard House children’s hospices to...

The Kentown Children’s Palliative Care Programme has a bold long-term ambition to reach every family caring for a child with a life-limiting condition. The project is funded by The Kentown Wizard Foundation, based in Blackpool. It is a collaborative programme...

Reacting to Rishi Sunak’s appointment as Prime Minister, Andy Fletcher, Chief Executive of Together for Short Lives said: “The new Prime Minister has acknowledged the economic crisis that the UK is in and has said that he will be compassionate...

A crew of seven trekkers from both the Hobbycraft and Together for Short Lives executive teams joined forces last month and completed a challenging 100-mile trek along The Great North Walk, raising an incredible £40,000. The money raised will help...

Celebrating moments and special festivals like Diwali are even more important to families caring for a seriously ill child. When time’s short, there is no time to waste. Families with a life-limiting child need to make the most of every...