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Families of seriously ill children struggling to navigate complex health and social care system, says new report

A report published today highlights the daily battles faced by thousands of families of life-limited children and young people as they struggle to get the health, education and social care support they need.

Children and Young People's forum a very positive step forward, says Together for Short Lives

Together for Short Lives, the voice for children's palliative care across the UK, today welcomed the new forum established by the Government to develop a strategy for improving health outcomes for children and young people.

Stacey Solomon for Christmas number 1

Stacey Solomon launches her bid for Christmas No.1 with charity single Driving Home For Christmas. Proceeds from the sale of the single will be split between Iceland’s official charity for 2011, Alzheimer’s Research UK and Stacey’s chosen charity Together For Short Lives

Challenge

ThunderWalk

Date: 12 May 2012 - 13 May 2012

Event type: Challenge

This team-based endurance challenge will see individuals tackle 54 miles of some of the best walking trails the UK has to offer – the challenge being for each team to complete the route within 24 hours.

Trek to Machu Picchu

Date: 27 Jul 2012 - 05 Aug 2012

Event type: Trekking

Trek Peru is an inspirational and challenging charity trek along the Inca Trail culminating at Machu Picchu, lost city of the Incas.

Team Heart's Himalayan Challenge

Date: 15 Mar 2012 - 25 Mar 2012

Event type: Trekking

An unforgettable adventure in the Himalayas in Spring 2012.

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