REACT Children's Charity - life limiting illnesses

React will consider requests that are of a basic, essential need and unavailable from any other source. However, requests that do not fall into this bracket may still be considered provided they benefit the child’s quality of life in some way. Below are some examples of how we may help:

Specialist Equipment

In addressing the needs of children with a life-shortening illness it is usual for families to require specialist or medical equipment. This is invariably ‘medical-grade’, adapted or manufactured to order and the cost can be extremely high.

Educational Equipment

It is essential that children who are no longer able to attend school are able to continue to learn and develop from the comfort of their own home. Families and carers may apply for educational equipment to suit the specific requirements of each child.

Homecare Equipment

We understand the urgency and importance of homecare equipment in the care of a terminally ill child. To our families, it is as vital to their child’s care as specialist and educational equipment.

Travel & Subsistence Expenses

Caring for a sick child inevitably involves frequent hospital visits and in many cases, hospice stays. This can mean travelling long distances at very short notice, sometimes on a daily basis. We recognise the emotional, physical and financial strain placed on families and aim to alleviate some of the pressures by providing essential travel and subsistence expenses.

Respite Breaks

Caring for a child with major disabilities or special care needs can be exhausting and seemingly relentless. Many families find that their lives revolve around treatment and where a child’s health is rapidly deteriorating, there can be seemingly little for families to look forward to.

End of Life Support

React will consider requests for funeral and memorial expenses, including end of life care and respite nursing costs. Consideration to each individual family is our priority and we will respond quickly to urgent requests for assistance.