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    Bereavement leave debated in Parliament

    • Date published: 13 Sep 2017 by Jessica Homer
    Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity welcomes a wide ranging debate on ‘Bereavement leave for families who lose a child’ which was held in Parliament on 12th September. This was secured by Paul Masterto...
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    New guidance on quality of care at end of life

    • Date published: 12 Sep 2017 by Sophie Dodgeon
    Rainbow Trust warmly welcomes the publication today of new guidance on the quality of care that children and their families should expect when a child is approaching death. The guidance covers medical...
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    Gift Aid: what you need to know

    • Date published: 11 Sep 2017 by Kimberley Norris
    A mystery to many of us, Gift Aid can be a bit confusing, but is it worth it and do charities really benefit? The answer is yes! According to the Charities Aid Foundation, Gift Aid has raised more tha...
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    Therapy through play

    • Date published: 11 Sep 2017 by Anna Jackson
    Rainbow Trust’s Family Support Workers take on a number of roles within their day-to-day work: Transport provider. Tea maker. Hug giver. Day out facilitator. Tear wiper. Food shopper. Face painter. ...
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    What if I don't have a will?

    • Date published: 05 Sep 2017 by Anna Jackson
    Thinking about the future and writing a will can be intimidating, but it can also be an incredibly positive experience, providing peace of mind and ensuring you can make a difference in people’s lives...
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