Rainbow Trust Children's Charity – Support for Families with Seriously Ill Children - Free practical and emotional family support

Rainbow Trust Children's Charity provides free practical and emotional support to families caring for a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness. Dedicated Family Support Workers help parents, children and siblings manage everyday challenges, hospital visits and emotional distress, offering personalised assist...

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Free practical and emotional support for eligible families with seriously ill children.
Family Support Workers may help at home, with hospital visits and sibling care.
Parents can request support through the charity's referral process.
In-person services depend on location and eligibility.

Important: Rainbow Trust does not replace medical care, emergency services or clinical treatment. Contact your child's healthcare team for medical concerns. Call 999 in an emergency.

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Organisation: Rainbow Trust Children's Charity Contact: 01372 363438 Resource type: Practical family support, serious childhood illness, sibling support and bereavement Geographic coverage: United Kingdom; in-person support in designated regions and online support for eligible families nationwide Cost: Free for eligible families Source workbook: MidwifePlus Public Resource Directory Listing: MP-018 Source checked: 23 October 2026 Next suggested review: April 2027 Editorial status: Reviewed for directory listing Partnership status: Independent signposting; no partnership implied.

https://www.rainbowtrust.org.uk/

Approved 30 October 2026 · Review due 30 April 2027

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