During the Easter weekend WellChild Patron, The Duke of Sussex, conducted a personal video call with families caring for seriously ill children at home, supported by WellChild, to understand their challenges during the COVID-19 crisis. Also on...
Posted 16 Apr 2020
Families caring for vulnerable children with serious and complex medical needs are falling through the cracks, with many not included, or receiving the benefit of being on the Government’s extremely vulnerable list, warns national children’s...
Posted 09 Apr 2020
Despite the current focus on COVID-19, children of all ages will still become unwell with a variety of other conditions. The NHS understands this and should be ready to respond to those needs. However, many...
Posted 02 Apr 2020
Rock Painting Grab some rocks, paint them however you like and have a treasure hunt around your house or garden. Hours of fun to be had by taking it in turns to hide the rocks...
Posted 01 Apr 2020
Here’s a challenge to all keen golfers currently sitting at home with time to spare due to the Coronavirus crisis. If you want to show your golf skills and help support WellChild’s work for seriously ill children and their...
Posted 25 Mar 2020
We appreciate that there is a lack of clear guidance for families caring for a child with serious or complex medical needs at home. We have therefore put together the following information taken from a...
Posted 18 Mar 2020
For families with care packages, you should still allow people to care for your child to prevent burnout. This situation could last for many weeks. However, it is important to follow some basic rules. These...
Posted 18 Mar 2020
Ensuring WellChild’s future stability for children & families. Please help.
Posted 16 Mar 2020
WellChild is calling on the Government and society to do more to protect children and young people living with serious health conditions from the implications of the COVID-19 outbreak. Parents and carers are being forced...
Posted 11 Mar 2020
Please see our new guidance ‘Ten ways to keep my child with complex health needs safe’ Here at WellChild, we understand that outbreaks such as COVID-19 can be particularly worrisome for families caring for children...
Posted 11 Mar 2020
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