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By providing the right care at the right time for children and families across West Yorkshire, we’re here to help them live the best lives they can

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Our promise is that for as long we’re here, no family in West Yorkshire will have to face the loss of their child alone

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Urgent appeal launched to help fill £1million funding gap

4 December 2024

As a result of rising staff and energy costs, uncertainty over future statutory funding and a tough year for fundraising and in our shops, we face a real term gap in our finances of £1million.

Urgent appeal raises £100K in just a week!

12 December 2024

Urgent appeal launched to help fill £1million funding gap

4 December 2024

As a result of rising staff and energy costs, uncertainty over future statutory funding and a tough year for fundraising and in our shops, we face a real term gap in our finances of £1million.

CEO Gareth Pierce infront of the memory wall at Russell House, stood next to Harpreet Uppal

MP Harpreet Uppal to host Parliamentary meeting on hospice funding

7 November 2024

Harpreet Uppal, MP for Huddersfield, will be hosting a meeting with Forget Me Not and fellow West Yorkshire MPs on 12th November to discuss the critical support needed for families across West Yorkshire.

Gareth’s blog: Celebrating the work of our trustees

4 November 2024

In his latest blog, our CEO celebrates the work of trustees, both at Forget Me Not and for charities across the UK.

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Gareth’s blog: What does the Darzi Report mean for us?

26 September 2024

In his latest blog, our CEO reflects on what the Darzi Report on the state of the NHS means for hospices and Forget Me Not