What we do
We support the whole family, from the moment of their child’s diagnosis, during treatment and sadly, if needed, through bereavement.
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Where we support
Our teams across the country are ready to provide families with flexible, tailored support.
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Our impact
Our Family Support Workers do whatever it takes to make life just a little bit easier for the families we support.
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Refer a family
Any family can receive our support from the moment of their baby, child or young person’s diagnosis.
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Research and evaluation
Browse through a collection of our latest reports, research and editions of the Rainbow Trust Magazine.
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Expert blogs
Learn more about what we do, the challenges families face and how we are developing children's palliative care from Rainbow Trust experts.
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Our support in numbers
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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.
