The recent media coverage of Charlie Gard’s has given rise to heightened interest and discussion about children’s palliative care (both here and abroad). The case has created a high level of public consciousness, but sadly this has also led to...

I chose a career in nursing because I wanted to make a difference. I now work as a Team Leader for a children’s hospice. Whenever I say this, people often assume it’s a really sad job. I can understand why...

We're delighted to announce the start of a two-year national partnership with Center Parcs to raise money for children’s hospice services across the UK. The partnership is all about putting families first and helping families caring for a seriously ill...

Today I am going to set out four points and with them four challenges – by addressing each I think we can help to improve the quality of care at the end of life. But before we turn to them...

In Northern Ireland alone, there are currently estimated to be 1,300 children and young people living with life-shortening conditions. Many of these children have extremely complex and unpredictable conditions, requiring round the clock care, seven days a week. Northern Ireland...

Together for Short Lives has published a series of briefings prepared by the charity In Control to help voluntary sector providers of children’s palliative care in England - including children’s hospices - get ready for the introduction of personal budgets. We have produced...