Practical and emotional support and information.
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Information Hub
Find information about looking after a child with complex needs, from diagnosis to transition to adult services, and everything in between.
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Join our community
The WellChild Family Tree is a growing network of families from across the UK, all of whom have children with serious and complex health needs. It enables parents to connect with others who 'get it' for mutual support, advice and friendship.
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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.
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What we do

Upcoming Events
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Berlin Half Marathon 2025
The GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON offers a sightseeing tour by foot. This unique event assembles historical buildings, trendy neighbourhoods, places steeped in history, modern new buildings, cultural palaces, clubs, parks and nature in a way no other sports event in the capital can.
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Great North Run 2025
Join #TeamWellChild and take part in one of the biggest half marathons in the world!
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Dublin Marathon 2025
Take on the 4th largest marathon in Europe, around the beautiful streets of Dublin.
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Latest news from WellChild
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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Calls for Nominations to Celebrate Courageous Children with Complex Medical Needs
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, is urging the public to nominate in the 2025 WellChild Awards, in association with GSK.
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A Dazzling Second Year: WellChild’s Christmas At Sudeley Event Raises Over £50,000 For Seriously Ill Children Across The UK
WellChild, the national charity for seriously ill children, is delighted to announce the resounding success of the second annual Christmas at Sudeley event, held on Monday, December 16th, at Sudeley Castle in Cheltenham.
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New WellChild Nurse in Birmingham will Support Children with Complex Medical Needs
The new post, funded by WellChild, will provide vital help and support to families with children who require long-term ventilation to help them breathe.
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Our impact 2023-2024

68,000 visitors to our Family Information Hub.

over 7,000 children and young people supported by our programmes.

3,331 families received peer-to-peer support through the WellChild Family Tree network.