As any parent knows, kids pick up bugs and need a bit more looking after. But for most parents resorting to natural cold remedies to help your little one feel better, it's rarely a major cause for concern. But what if your child becomes seriously ill? That's every parent’s worst nightmare, and for those who have experienced it, it's not only emotional impact and the necessary upheaval to normal routines that can have a devastating impact on your family, but there are financial pressures of being in this awful position that add extra worry at an already worrisome time. But thanks to the campaigning of two bereaved parents, financial support for the families of children with long-term illnesses might not be too far away.
The parliamentary Bill, which will see the government report of the merits of providing financial support to families with seriously ill children, has had its second reading in Parliament, which means it’s one step closer to becoming law. The Bill was first proposed by Ceri Menai-Davis, whose son Hugh passed away from a rare form of cancer at just six-years-old, and was read in Parliament by MP Sir Oliver Heald.
