Live chat Donate Open / Close Search Call the Helpline 0808 8088 100 Search Helping families caring for a seriously ill child make the most of every moment together Visit our family support hub The impact of COVID-19 is pushing families caring for a seriously ill child to breaking point at this frightening and lonely time. If you need help or advice, or just someone to talk to, our helpline and family support hub is here for you. How we make a difference Our helpline Contact our helpline service by phone, live chat or email for advice and support Helpful resources Browse our library of factsheets for helpful info Connect with families You're not alone - join our supportive online community of families Find a service Our service directory let's you find a local service that can support your child Pushed to the Limits Caring round the clock for a child with serious health needs can be exhausting and at times families can feel pushed to their limits. Many families rely on lifeline support from their local children’s hospice, but children’s hospices are struggling to raise the funds they need to care for growing numbers of seriously ill children. We’re here to make sure that children’s hospices are never pushed to their limits. Tehya’s Story: ‘Eating Spaghetti Bolognese at 5am’ Seriously ill Tehya can be awake at all hours of the day or night: “The other night we were up eating spaghetti bolognese at 5am” Her 24/7 caring schedule would leave mum, Tammy feeling pushed to limits without Julias House’s “total support network.” There are no limits to what Julia’s House will do for families like Tehya’s. Read Tehya's story We are here if you need support If you are parent or carer who looks after or knows a child or young person expected to have a short life, we’re here to help. Call us on 0808 8088 100 or email helpline@togetherforshortlives.org.uk Browse family resources and factsheets Search for local services near you Join our Family Support Group We are here to support professionals caring for seriously ill children, young people and families We support all the professionals who are there for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families. We bring professionals together, share practice and offer resources and tools to support your work with children and families. Browse professional resources and tools Explore sharing practice, learning and professional networks Join us and be part of the voice for children’s palliative care We need your help Please give your money, your time or your voice, and help us change lives. Together we will make a lifetime of difference for children with short lives, helping every family get the very best care and support, every step of their journey – no matter how short. Fundraise Take on a challenge and change lives Donate You can help us to be there for children and families Campaign Help children and families get lifeline care and support Volunteer Give your time and make a lifetime of difference Helping us get the best out of life Two-year-old Elijah is unable to walk, talk or see, making ‘normal’ family life a challenge. For Children’s Hospice Week his mum shared what an incredible impact their local service makes on their lives, as “somewhere where you don’t have to worry about fitting in.” Read Elijah's story Donate Why not take a challenge for us? London Marathon 2022 2 October 2022 Register your interest for the The TCS London Marathon 2022 and join us for… Tough Mudder Year round Covid may have interrupted your events plan last year, however the Tough Mudder and… View all the challenge events Together for Short Lives Suite 1b, Whitefriars, Lewins Mead, Bristol, BS1 2NT Tel: 0117 989 7820 Changing Lives Get Support Get Involved About Us Join us Members Make a donation Helpline News and Comment Media contacts Contact us Sitemap Terms & Conditions Cookies Privacy policy All rights reserved - © 2021 Together for Short Lives Together for Short Lives is a registered charity in England and Wales (1144022) and Scotland (SC044139) and is a company limited by guarantee (7783702). Huge thanks to the John Ellerman Foundation for funding our website. Website by Design Culture We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. More Information. I am happy to accept the cookies