Katie Simmons, a Children’s Rights and Education Practitioner at Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice, shares how Lifelites technology is helping young people feel empowered through accessible learning. As a Lifelites Champion, Katie uses tools like Cosmo switches to make education inclusive, engaging, and tailored to every child—no matter their condition. These interactive sessions bring children and their families together, fostering connection, confidence, and a powerful sense of possibility.
Meet Emma, a therapeutic play worker at Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice and a dedicated Lifelites Champion. In this video, she shares how accessible technology like the Magic Carpet and Eyegaze is helping children with life-limiting conditions experience joy, independence, and meaningful play. Emma highlights the powerful impact this equipment has on families—creating precious memories and moments of connection that would otherwise be impossible.
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Lifelites caught up with one of our Champions, Jen Plews, Healthcare Assistant at Butterwick Hospice, to find out more about her work and how she uses Lifelites technology with the children and family she supports.
Lifelites is hiring for 2 roles: Services Administrator and Trainer & Engagement Officer. Both roles will help us expand our reach and impact across the UK and Ireland.
Matchroom Charitable Foundation donated £35,000 to Lifelites to fund assistive and sensory technology for four UK children’s hospices.