Great to meet with @wesstreeting, @hospiceuk, @RichardHouseCH & @HavenHouseCH today. We raised key issues in children’s palliative care and called for action to: 👉Tackle workforce shortages 👉Fill funding gaps 👉Improve accountability. Thanks Grazina & @SFHUK for hosting us.

For children’s palliative care, we're also calling on the government to: 👉 Tackle workforce shortages 👉 Address funding shortfalls 👉 Improve commissioning, leadership and accountability Read more here:

As the government implements its 10-Year Health Plan and explores ways to improve access, quality and sustainability of palliative and end of life care, it’s vital that hospices are supported to deliver high-quality care to everyone who needs it.

We’re proud to stand with @hospiceuk as they launch a new 4-point plan to secure hospice funding in England.

Hospice care is more than you think.💜 Together for Short Lives supports the many varied professionals behind the scenes of children’s hospice care, working with our national partners to deliver more for families caring for seriously ill children across the UK. #HospiceCareWeek

With many gaps in access still remaining, we remain committed to working with government to ensure children’s palliative care is prioritised, and that seriously ill children and their families receive the care and support they need.

It was especially moving to hear Carrie's experience of accessing children's palliative care for her daughter. Carrie's story provided a powerful illustration of the vital role children's hospices like @ClaireHouse play in supporting families.

Today, we were pleased to attend a roundtable discussion at #labourpartyconference2025 exploring the current gaps in access to palliative care, and how we can work together to close them.

No family should have to worry about money when their child dies, and with the support of incredible people like you and the generosity of @BGCPartners, they won’t have to. See all our highlights from the day:

In this issue: 𝐀 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 📚📖 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐪 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐚 @CareTechFdn shares how a new partnership with Together for Short Lives is boosting training & support in children’s palliative care https://t.co/1KolGcCoNj PG 20

Today, the @UKHouseofLords debates the Terminally Ill Adults Bill. We're urging peers to consider its impact on seriously ill young people and young adults—and to work with us to ensure strong safeguards are in place. 🔗 More info:

Yesterday, the Scottish Government launched its new palliative care strategy. We welcome its publication and the commitment to improving 24/7 support for children and families, including the development of CHAS' advisory service. Read our full reaction 👉

We’re at @BGCCharityDay today with some very special guests! Funds raised from this incredible day will go to our Butterfly Fund, financially supporting grieving families when their child dies.💜#BGCCharityDay

Last night’s film premiere has us reminiscing about #DowntonAbbey’s most iconic fashion moments — like Lady Rose’s ivory gown! It's one of many dazzling outfits up for auction via @Bonhams1793. Bid until 16 Sept & support seriously ill children. @CarnivalFilms #TheGrandFinale

Great to join @hospiceuk, @SueRyder and @mariecurieuk in parliament today for a round table briefing with peers ahead of the second reading of the Terminally Ill Adults Bill in the coming weeks.

#DowntonAbbey:The Auction is LIVE with all proceeds from @CarnivalFilms going to @Tog4ShortLives💜 So far pieces from Dame Maggie Smith's Violet Crawley are stealing the show! Ends 16 Sept via @Bonhams1793 🔗Spread the word to help seriously ill children https://t.co/vAQwugwvdr

🆕 📅 We are holding two free workshops for professionals working with seriously ill children, covering cost of living, transition, sibling support & more. But hurry, spaces are limited! 📍 11 Sept, Birmingham https://t.co/8MlNaI66xg 📍 18 Sept, Manchester https://t.co/BUfTnyJrJX

It's encouraging to see a response from the DfE to Hannah's powerful letter. As the #FightForOrdinary campaign continues, we're proud to be part of a coalition that amplifies voices like Hannah's. Find out more and write to your MP 👉

Downton fans, this one’s for you @CarnivalFilms is auctioning iconic props from the show and donating their proceeds to our charity. View and bid on pieces now @Bonhams. https://t.co/pwaT5kjRYL 📅 18 Aug – 16 Sep Help us spread the word 👉 #DowntonAbbey #CharityAuction

It's not too much to ask for, and real change to the SEND system isn’t too hard to deliver. With SEND reforms on the horizon, help us ensure the government listens to children and families by writing to your MP 👉 https://t.co/OjcgG3IXqD #FightForOrdinary