News and Comment

A vital new research study has shown that short breaks for respite provided by children's hospices have a positive impact on the relationships between parents of children with life-limiting conditions. It has also found that where parents do not have...

UK children’s palliative care charity Together for Short Lives has welcomed an important government announcement which could mark the beginning of the end for the baby benefit bar. As the law stands, seriously ill babies and young children under the age of...

Together for Short Lives is one of 40 charities working to prevent baby deaths and pregnancy loss, and is today urging an end to the postcode lottery in bereavement care for parents. Pregnancy and baby loss affects thousands of families...

There are 49,000 children and young people living in the UK with health conditions that are life-limiting or life-threatening—and the number is rising. Together for Short Lives is here, together with our 1000 plus members, to give these children and...

A new web-based resource kit Together We Can is now available to help children’s palliative care services develop innovative volunteer programmes to support families in their own homes. The guide provides services with a complete easy-to-use set of resources on how to...

UK children’s palliative care charity Together for Short Lives has welcomed progress highlighted by ministers today (21 September) in improving choice for children in England who need palliative care and their families. However, it has called on the government, NHS...