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Help and advice for families with a seriously ill child

Our Family Support Workers and care staff have put together some advice for families. Read our expert advice for families with a seriously ill child.

Our support in action

We provide emotional and practical support for families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness. We offer the whole family support 24/7, regardless of diagnosis and for as long as they need it. Support is given at home, in the community or in hospital.

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Expert advice for families with a seriously ill child

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Here's how your money helps

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    For families

    1274 families with a seriously ill child were provided practical and emotional support so they didn't have to cope alone.

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    For siblings

    645 siblings supported, which mean brothers and sisters of a seriously ill child have someone to talk to and the chance to have some fun.

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    Support

    4051 hours of support given to seriously ill children, including sitting by their hospital bed.

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    Transport

    1897 hours of transport support, including to vital medical appointments, alleviating the stress for exhausted parents.

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    Bereavement

    60 families were provided with bereavement support, giving them time to talk about their grief and to keep their child’s memory alive.

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    Days out

    138 days out with families, helping them to spend more time together and enjoy much-needed respite.