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React (for children with terminal/life-limiting illnesses)

Overview

React – Rapid Effective Assistance for Children with potentially Terminal illness is a dynamic charity working to improve the quality of life for children with life-limiting illnesses living in financially disadvantaged households throughout the UK. Our work is unrivalled by any other organisation and our passion and belief that every child should have comfort, dignity, and the opportunity to participate in life as fully as possible is our driving force.

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Local Offer

React offer support for parents on a low income caring for children with life limiting illnesses.

They may be able to help to pay for equipment not fully funded by the local authority, such as specialist toys, beds, chairs, car seats etc.

The Charity aims to respond to applications very quickly. Please click this link to see how to apply for assistance (opens in new tab) .

They also offer support for Respite Breaks and for End of Life support. Please visit the React website (opens in new tab) for a full list of what they can offer.

Last updated: 30 March 2026