Working together

It is, therefore, important that we work closely with other professionals and with families to ensure that children with life-shortening conditions in Sussex are receiving the care they need and deserve.

This week we have invited representatives from the whole of the children’s palliative care community for a key discussion about care for children and young people with life-shortening conditions in Sussex.

The “square table” event will be moderated by Dr Hilary Cass, President of the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health and Trustee for Together for Short Lives, and will include medical professionals, commissioners, social, education and faith organisations, hospices and families of children and young people with life-shortening conditions.

Its aim is to provide a forum for these children and young people, their families and key carers to share their aspirations, views and concerns, allowing the palliative care community to develop local services.

It is a real honour to host this discussion and I truly believe we can make a real difference in Sussex.