CHAS urges Lanarkshire residents to get behind their spring home care appeal

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People across Lanarkshire are being urged to get behind a spring campaign launched by Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) and help the charity reach dying children and their families wherever they may live.The “Every Child Everywhere” appeal aims to shine a light on the CHAS at Home service which supports families in their own homes, even in remote areas where access to specialist help is often limited.Bringing dedicated CHAS care into the homes of families is an especially vital service given the ongoing cost of living crisis.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Nicky Bridges, associate director for CHAS Outreach Services, said: “Whilst the charity’s two hospices are within a manageable drive for much of the population, it is not always possible for some children and families from across Lanarkshire to come to us.“The continued cost of living crisis makes the cost of travel prohibitive for many families, whilst others have additional caring or work responsibilities that can’t be easily left behind.

Sadly for some, their child’s health condition simply makes leaving the family home too challenging so our unique CHAS at Home service comes to them.”Currently there are over 16,700 babies and children with life-shortening conditions across Scotland.