Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

@rainbowtrust.org.uk

Supporting families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness.

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Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
@rainbowtrust.org.uk

The Government has published a progress update on the Modern Service Framework for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care. We'd like to see local commissioning arrangements reflect the full range of services children and families rely on. Read more: www.rainbowtrust.org.uk/latest-news/...

rainbowtrust.org.ukModern Service Framework should recognise the full range of support families needRainbow Trust Children's Charity provides emotional and practical support to families who have a child with life-threatening or terminal illness.
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
@rainbowtrust.org.uk

Rainbow Trust has responded to today’s King’s Speech, welcoming proposals within the NHS Modernisation Bill and Education for All Bill. Families with a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness need joined up support across health, care and education: www.rainbowtrust.org.uk/latest-news/...

rainbowtrust.org.ukRainbow Trust Respond to Kings Speech May 2026Rainbow Trust Children's Charity provides emotional and practical support to families who have a child with life-threatening or terminal illness.
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
@rainbowtrust.org.uk

We have selected a team of intrepid explorers to take part in a trip to the Arctic Circle. They’ll train in cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, Arctic survival skills, navigation, and campcraft. All this whilst raising vital funds for seriously ill children and their families.

Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
@rainbowtrust.org.uk

Following a parliamentary debate about the role of grassroots charities, @zbingley.bsky.social, Chief Executive, said: "Charities must be recognised as partners in policy discussions and funding decisions, rather than treated as an afterthought." Read more: www.rainbowtrust.org.uk/latest-news/...

rainbowtrust.org.ukResponse to parliamentary debate this week about the role of grassroots charitiesRainbow Trust Children's Charity provides emotional and practical support to families who have a child with life-threatening or terminal illness.
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
@rainbowtrust.org.uk

Speaking today, Chief Executive, @zbingley.bsky.social said: “The Spring Statement is an important opportunity to influence government spending: it presents an opportunity for Government to take a holistic approach to public spending that supports families." www.rainbowtrust.org.uk/latest-news/...

rainbowtrust.org.ukRainbow Trust responds to the Spring StatementThe Spring Statement is an important opportunity to influence future government spending.
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
@rainbowtrust.org.uk

Welcome to our Impact Report: A Knock at the Door, so called because much of our support to seriously ill children and their families begins with exactly that. Please watch and share this post to open more doors to Rainbow Trust. Watch here: impactreport25.rainbowtrust.org.uk

impactreport25.rainbowtrust.org.ukRainbow Trust Impact Report 2024-25We are delighted to share our Impact Report, Imprints: in which families with a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness describe the lasting effect Rainbow Trust has on their lives.
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
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"We welcome the Government’s announcement of £10 million to help families with the cost of travelling to cancer treatment. Any recognition of the financial pressure families face is positive," said our Chief Executive @zbingley.bsky.social. Read more: www.rainbowtrust.org.uk/latest-news/...

rainbowtrust.org.ukRainbow Trust welcomes £10 million travel costs for children with cancer and calls for it to be extended to include other illnessesRainbow Trust Children's Charity provides emotional and practical support to families who have a child with life-threatening or terminal illness.
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
@rainbowtrust.org.uk

Rainbow Trust’s Chief Executive, @zbingley.bsky.social, said: “The Budget was an important opportunity to provide stability for families with a seriously ill child, but it does not directly address support for children’s social palliative care.” Read more: www.rainbowtrust.org.uk/latest-news/...

rainbowtrust.org.ukRainbow Trust responds to the Chancellor's Budget 2025Rainbow Trust Children's Charity provides emotional and practical support to families who have a child with life-threatening or terminal illness.
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
@rainbowtrust.org.uk

Zillah Bingley, Chief Executive comments on Fit for the Future: 10-Year Health Plan for England:    “Rainbow Trust welcomes the ambition in the new plan for the NHS to shift care closer to home, invest in prevention, and personalise support.” Read more: www.rainbowtrust.org.uk/latest-news/...

rainbowtrust.org.uk10-Year Health Plan for England reaction - Rainbow Trust Children's Charity10-Year Health Plan for England reaction - Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
@rainbowtrust.org.uk

To mark #LonelinessAwarenessWeek, we are sharing two briefings into the loneliness and isolation experienced by families caring for a seriously ill child.   Read what families told us - and see what we’re calling on the government to change: www.rainbowtrust.org.uk/latest-news/...

rainbowtrust.org.ukRainbow Trust published two briefings highlighting the levels of isolation and loneliness among families who have a seriously ill childRainbow Trust published two briefings highlighting the levels of isolation and loneliness among families who have a seriously ill child
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
@rainbowtrust.org.uk

Zillah Bingley, Rainbow Trust’s Chief Executive, said:   “While we welcome the government’s renewed investment in the NHS, for families with a child who has a life-threatening illness, funding must go beyond clinical care."   www.rainbowtrust.org.uk/latest-news/government-spending-review-reaction

rainbowtrust.org.ukGovernment Spending Review reaction - Rainbow Trust Children's CharityParents’ voices supported by Rainbow Trust heard in Parliament.
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
@rainbowtrust.org.uk

Rainbow Trust is proud to be part of the Digital Services Consortium’s (DSC) groundbreaking initiative to break the digital divide giving 20,000+ families the tools and skills to connect with confidence.    rainbowtrust.org.uk/latest-news/rainbow-trust-is-part-of-a-groundbreaking-digital-initiative

rainbowtrust.org.ukRainbow Trust is part of a groundbreaking digital initiative to help thousands of disabled and seriously ill childrenRainbow Trust is part of a groundbreaking initiative, the Digital Services Consortium (DSC), to help thousands of disabled and seriously ill children.
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
@rainbowtrust.org.uk

Our Chief Executive, Zillah Bingley, responds to new report published by the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care: “I welcome this important report. On behalf of the families we support."   rainbowtrust.org.uk/latest-news/a-new-report-from-the-commission-on-palliative-and-end-of-life-care

rainbowtrust.org.ukA new report from the Commission on Palliative and End of Life Care has been publishedZillah Bingley Chief Executive of Rainbow Trust: Debating the future of palliative and end of life care
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
@rainbowtrust.org.uk

Siblings and children affected by serious illness face loneliness and isolation due to missing out on education and friendships.     “My daughter is being bullied due to her brother’s disability.”     rainbowtrust.org.uk/policy-and-research/reports-and-research/isolation-and-loneliness-briefings

rainbowtrust.org.ukIsolation and loneliness amongst families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illnessFamilies caring for a seriously ill child often feel isolated and emotionally unsupported. Rainbow Trust's two new briefings share our findings.
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
@rainbowtrust.org.uk

Yesterday our Chief Executive @zbingley.bsky.social shared important insights with the Commission on Palliative and End of Life Care. Read more here: www.linkedin.com/posts/zillah...

linkedin.comYesterday I was delighted to have the opportunity to provide evidence to… | Zillah BingleyYesterday I was delighted to have the opportunity to provide evidence to the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care on behalf of Rainbow Trust Children's Charity. It was a crucial opportuni...
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
@rainbowtrust.org.uk

Today is #YoungCarersActionDay We see the challenges faced when a sibling is diagnosed with a serious illness. Our Family Support Workers provide practical and emotional support which can help these young carers cope. 💙    rainbowtrust.org.uk/support-for-families/ask-for-support #GiveMeABreak

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