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Find information about looking after a child with complex needs, from diagnosis to transition to adult services, and everything in between.

Join Our Community

The WellChild Family Tree is a community of families from across the UK, all of whom have children with complex medical needs. It enables parents to connect with others who 'get it' for mutual support, advice and friendship.

Transforming Garden Spaces

The Helping Hands programme works alongside corporate partners to deliver safe and accessible spaces for children in the UK with complex heath needs.

August 30, 2026 · Running | Challenge Event | Marathon | Marathons & Half Marathons

Sydney Marathon 2026

Sydney is stepping into the spotlight as the seventh long-distance gem in the running world, joining six other cities as a marathon major! Feel the excitement as you race through Australia’s stunning cityscape, with iconic landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge!

September 13, 2026 · Challenge Event | Marathons & Half Marathons | Running

Great North Run 2026

TEAM FULL Join #TeamWellChild and take part in one of the biggest half marathons in the world!

September 20, 2026 · Marathons & Half Marathons | Challenge Event | Running

Copenhagen Half Marathon 2026

The course for the CPH Half is a blazing-fast 21.0975 kilometers, where it will feel like you have a tailwind all the way. The course starts at Østerbro, where the race kicks off. You’ll fly on to the classic Inner City and King’s Square. Then you’ll hit Vesterbro, which lifts your pulse with plenty of attitude before hitting the iconic Frederiksberg Allé. Towards the end, you’ll fly on to Nørrebro with plenty of edge and wild energy before it all comes together at Øster Allé.

July 9, 2026 · News

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, meets families supported by WellChild Nurses during Birmingham Children’s Hospital visit

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Patron of national children’s charity WellChild, today visited Birmingham Children’s Hospital to meet seriously ill children and their families who are benefiting from the charity’s specialist support programmes.

June 30, 2026 · News

WellChild Joins National Celebration of First Children’s Nurses Day

WellChild is excited to celebrate the first National Children’s Nurses Day alongside other organisations, charities and professional networks across the UK, shining a spotlight on the vital role specialist nurses play in supporting seriously ill children and their families.

May 15, 2026 · News

Safe and Sensory Garden Transformed in Swindon for 17-Year-Old Matthew with Complex Medical Needs Thanks to The Openwork Foundation and WellChild

Check out our latest garden makeover for 17-year-old Matthew, powered by Openwork and Openwork Foundation.