Our care strategy
We’re proud of the part we’ve played in shaping children’s palliative care over many years, alongside families, our dedicated staff and many healthcare partners across the region. Today, that same sense of purpose and partnership sits at the heart of our new five-year care strategy for 2026–31.
Making more possible – reaching further, together, is our promise to grow, to listen, to challenge ourselves, and to make sure every child, young person and family who needs us feels supported, welcomed and never alone.
Care strategy film
Watch our film about the work that EACH does to support children, young people and families and how important it is to make more possible and reach further. Hear from bereaved father David on the care he and his son Wilfred received at The Treehouse, as well as from our Chief Executive Kevin Clements and Director of Care Helen Finlinson.
Our aims
To make more possible
Efficiency, capacity, data, technology and collaboration.
To reach further
Equity, access, impact and influence.
Our commitments
1. We will make more possible with our resources
By using our time, energy, funding and facilities wisely so we can do even more for the children and families we support.
2. We will collaborate
By working closely with families, partners and our wider community so everyone receives joined-up, seamless support.
3. We will enhance care through technology
By using simple, helpful technology to make care easier, more connected and more personal for families.
4. We will co-produce care
By shaping care with families and communities, listening to what matters most and planning support together.
5. We will be inclusive
By welcoming every child, young person and family who needs our support, making sure no one is left out.
6. We will enable belonging
By creating places where children, young people and families feel safe, valued and truly part of a community.
7. We will advance children’s palliative care
By keeping improving so families receive the best, most compassionate support possible.
