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Anyone can refer a family to us provided consent from the family has been given for the referral to be made.
Make a referralWe asked seriously ill children and their siblings what they would do if they had a magic wand.
Although we do not have a magic wand, Rainbow Trust does understand the importance of creating a little bit of magic and just how precious time can be, as we support families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness.
Our Family Support Workers provide families with emotional and practical support amid the chaos of medicines, hospitals and endless appointments, giving them a sense of normality and the ability to cope with everyday life.
No family can prepare for hearing the news that their child is seriously ill, but we aim to support families in any way we can, so they do not have to go through it alone. Sitting with siblings while they wait for their brother or sister’s treatment, taking families to and from hospital appointments, collecting siblings from school, or simply making a cup of tea for an exhausted parent.
Our support can come in many forms and although we cannot provide a cure, we can provide an extra pair of hands and ears, and be there through some of the toughest times a family will ever face.
Anyone can refer a family to us provided consent from the family has been given for the referral to be made.
Make a referralRead more about the families we support and about how Rainbow Trust Family Support Workers are helping families with a seriously ill child.
Read moreWe support the whole family including parents, carers, the unwell child, brothers, sisters and grandparents.
Find out moreRainbow Trust pairs each family with an expert Family Support Worker, giving them practical and emotional support.
Find out moreIn England, there are over 86,000 children with life-threatening conditions. Families face the possibility of loss and daily struggles.
Find out moreBy donating to us, you are helping us support families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness.
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