Support for families with poorly children

IT’S such a stressful time for everyone right now with the cost of living crisis, but families who are caring for a child reliant on electrical equipment to stay alive are having to make very difficult choices.

Some parents are missing out on meals, or not heating their homes, to make sure they have enough money to keep vital machines running. Many will be thinking about how they can afford to buy Christmas presents this year.

That’s why we’re launching our Cost of Living Support Fund today to help with spiralling costs, thanks to the initial donation from Morrisons. We are asking the public – if they are able – to donate to this appeal so that we can help as many families as possible caring for a seriously ill child make the most of every moment they have together this festive season.”

By donating to Together for Short Lives’ Cost of Living Support Fund Appeal at www. togetherforshortlives.org.uk/ emergency-fund people can help families struggling to make ends meet this festive season The public can also help by writing to their MP, asking them to work with the UK Government to put in place the support these families need for the long-term www. togetherforshortlives.org.uk/ energy-action-now

Families that care for a child that depends on assistive technology to stay alive, can call the helpline for more information on 0808 8088 100 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm.

Andy Fletcher Chief executive at Together for Short Lives