News and Comment

Together for Short Lives has welcomed some positive action by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in today’s Autumn Statement (17 November). But the charity has warned much more is needed to avert crisis for families of children who will have...

On 17 November it's World Prematurity Day - a global movement to raise awareness of premature birth and the sometimes devastating impact it can have on families. In this blog, Stacey, Mum to Tiffany and Ricardo talks to us about...

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...