WellChild - Helping sick children and their families across the UK

WellChild ...

Helps sick children and their families throughout the UK to manage the consequences of serious illness and complex health conditions through our programme of care, support and research.

WellChild is the national charity for sick children.

Catherine and Kirstie's story

Catherine and Kirstie with WellChild Nurse Lynn

Teenage twins Catherine and Kirstie Fields from Llanelli have a medical condition which is so rare that it has been named after them. Read their story here ..

Featured News and Events

Awards nominations open

Nominations are now open for the WellChild Awards 2012. If you know of an inspiring child or caring health professional who deserves recognition please nominate them here.

We have joined Give as you Live, a scheme where thousands of shops will donate to WellChild when you shop with them online - at no cost to you! Sign up here

Working with families

WellChild, has appointed our first ever Family Co-ordinator to work with children and young people affected by a rare genetic condition, Wolfram syndrome. more here

Medicines for Children

A new website called Medicines for Children has been launched to help any parent anxious about giving children medicine at home. Find out more here

London Triathlon

WellChild is official charity of the 2012 London Triathlon and we have guaranteed places available. Get your place here

Our new magazine

WellChild's new magazine is currently landing on the doormats of our supporters across the UK. You can download the magazine as a PDF and get quick links to the web pages it mentions here.

London Marathon 2012

If you've been lucky in the ballot, join our team of runners and apply for a fundraising pack here!