Our publications
Browse through a collection of our latest reports, research and editions of the Rainbow Trust Magazine.
Latest campaign: Pandemic Pressures
Our latest report, Pandemic Pressures, presents the experiences of families caring for a seriously ill child over the last seven months. From parenting a critically ill baby at a distance, to maintaining strict shielding as a household for many months, the pandemic has been both challenging and exhausting.
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Our reports
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Feeling Forgotten: Parental Mental Health and COVID-19
This briefing sets out the findings from two surveys with families receiving our support during the COVID-19 pandemic. It presents parents’ experiences, and explains how we have swiftly adapted our service delivery in an ever-changing situation.
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Parents Matter
This report brings to light the shared experiences of some parents and carers who have cared for a seriously ill child or young person. It considers what mental health support exists for them, what services these parents were offered, and what they themselves feel would be most helpful.
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See Us, Hear Us, Notice Us
This report illustrates that demand for sibling support is increasing, and the mental health and educational attainment of brothers and sisters of seriously ill children can be affected by their situation.
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Hidden Savings
How Rainbow Trust is saving at least £2 million each year for the health and social care system. See appendices.
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The Economic Impact of Family Support Teams
This report, written by York Health Economics Consortium, looks in to the economic impact of our Family Support teams.
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Children’s, young people’s and families’ experiences
Research report into children’s, young people’s and families’ experiences of Rainbow Trust.
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Our magazines
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Autumn/Winter 2021
In this edition read how we've helped Belle's family face cancer and meet Family Support Worker Zak, who is celebrating his 10th anniversary working for Rainbow Trust.
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Spring/Summer 2021
In this edition, learn how having the trusted constant of a Rainbow Trust Family Support Worker, providing support either in person or remotely, makes a huge difference to families’ lives.
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Autumn/Winter 2020
Read about the impact COVID-19 has had on families like Asia's and how Family Support Worker, Janet, has eased pressures on a families with twins who have retinoblastoma.
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Spring/Summer 2020
We release our latest report - Parents Matter - discuss our latest campaign It's About Time and share stories from the families we support and our Family Support Workers.
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Autumn/Winter 2019
It's About Time that families with a seriously ill child have the support they need to face the challenges ahead. Learn more about our latest campaign, read stories from the families we support and news our care teams.
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Spring/Summer 2019
Hear more on the importance of supporting brothers and sisters of seriously ill children and meet a family who spent a year in hospital.
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Autumn/Winter 2018
See your impact and how you help support families and hear from mum, Clare, as she shares her families story.
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Spring/Summer 2018
Meet Poppy who was diagnosed with leukaemia on Valentine's Day last year, and learn more about our Policy and Campaigns Manager, Sophie.
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Autumn/Winter 2017
Meet Phoebe who was diagnosed with leukaemia back in 2015. Find out how your donations are giving families like Phoebe's previous time together.
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Spring/Summer 2017
Meet Sibling Support Worker, Callie and hear how she is making a difference to families. Plus more about our Hidden Savings report and fundraising heroes.
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