Looking forward to joining partners this pm to make the case for children's palliative care in the run up to an election. Together for Short Lives

Just under one month until #ChildrensHospiceWeek !

From inspiring stories to action-packed activities, we have some exciting plans in the works 👀

We can’t wait to celebrate everything that makes children’s hospices special 💜 bit.ly/3ykEwYx

We are excited to announce that our partnership with Morrisons has won best Short-Term Partnership at the Third Sector Business Charity Awards! A huge thank you to every Morrisons colleague, customer and supplier, your support made this possible. 💜

We are saddened to hear of the death of Professor Dame Elizabeth Fradd, Vice President of Together for Short Lives. Liz was kind and compassionate and a widely respected figure in the children’s palliative care sector. Our thoughts are with her loved ones. togetherforshortlives.org.uk/professor-dame…

For families caring for a seriously ill child, a holiday together can help to build special memories. However, it can be extremely difficult to organise. Our website provides details of some organisations that can help you find a break.
togetherforshortlives.org.uk/get-support/pr…

New report by Kids reveals that for young people with SEND, becoming an adult can feel like falling off a cliff edge.
Kids is asking the Government to step up and fix the disjointed support system.
Read and share the report 👇
kids.org.uk/news/cliff-edg…

Together for Short Lives is heading to the Better Society News Awards tonight, where our Morrisons Butterfly Trail event has earned a nomination for the Best Scheme to Encourage Staff Fundraising.

Wishing all the nominees good luck at tonight’s awards! #BetterSocietyAwards

“There’s no dress rehearsal for death – there’s just one chance to get it right.” Today, during Dying Matters Week, we want to share this beautiful blog by Sacha Langton-Gilks. Mum to DD, who died in 2012, Sacha Langton-Gilks shares why a good death is priceless. togetherforshortlives.org.uk/good-death-pri…

Today our Helena Dunbar is attending The Association for Paediatric Palliative Medicine Nurses' Networking & Education Day. She will be talking to delegates about our work and will be sharing the draft framework to help professionals identify those children in the UK who would benefit from #palliativecare .

Big round of applause for Morrisons colleagues and customers - Musical May was a huge success! 👏🎶

Thanks to everyone involved for raising vital funds for Together for Short Lives so that we can continue helping families treasure every moment together.

Thank you!!!💜

It's 3 days until we deliver Jim's open letter to Downing St. Listen below and sign up to join our call for the UK’s governments to fix the huge funding gaps in care and let thousands of families like Jim's know that they aren’t alone. #ShortLivesCantWait
togetherforshortlives.org.uk/campaign/short…

Head to Morrisons stores this weekend to do your weekly shop and enjoy the final days of 'Musical May'!🎵

With music quizzes, live bands and fancy dress - there's so much to see, and so many ways to support Together for Short Lives.💜

It is vital that action is taken to ensure seriously ill children in Wales can access the care and support they need regardless of where they live #shortlivescantwait - Thanks for Natasha MS for raising these issues in the Senedd earlier this week.

We have renovated and updated our online Family Support Hub - the area of our website dedicated to supporting families with seriously ill children.

Why not take a look at how we can support families financially, practically, and emotionally?

togetherforshortlives.org.uk/get-support/