CHARITY OF THE YEAR
Together for Short Lives
When a child’s life is expected to be short, there’s no time to waste. Together for Short Lives is here to make sure that seriously ill children and their families can make the most of every moment they have together, whether that’s for years, months or only hours. We stand alongside families so they can spend less time searching for help and more time making precious memories together.
We are the leading charity for the 99,000 babies, children and young people in the UK with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition. Conditions range from well-known diagnoses like cancer and heart disease to those so rare they don’t have a name. For those of us who haven’t faced it, it's unimaginable.
We make a lifetime of difference for these children and families:
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Our Family Support Hub offers confidential emotional, practical and financial support. We are a listening ear for families who need someone to lean on. We connect families with support services and other people facing similar struggles so they don’t feel as alone.
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We raise critical funds for children’s hospices across the UK, which are a lifeline to families caring for seriously ill children.
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We provide a strong and unified voice, campaigning on behalf of families to make long-lasting, positive changes to children’s palliative care. We work closely with the NHS and theGovernment to make sure the voices of families and medical professionals are heard.
Through our partnership, you are making a difference to these families. Each Lockton office is twinned with their local children’s hospice, supporting children and families in the community where you live and work.
