What we do
As a UK wide charity, we believe that every seriously ill child deserves a Roald Dahl Specialist Nurse.
Roald Dahl Specialist Nurses
Roald Dahl Specialist Nurses
Providing specialist support and care for seriously ill children, young people and families living with lifelong, complex conditions.
Where Roald Dahl Nurses are
We Have Nurses Located All Around the UK
Where Roald Dahl Nurses are
There are 82 Roald Dahl Specialist Nurses around the UK supporting over 24,000 seriously ill children and young people.
Other Ways We Support Families
Other Ways We Support Families
As well as providing specialist nurses, we support those nurses to be the best they can be and we provide benefits advice to parents.
Get Involved
TCS London Marathon 2022
TCS London Marathon 2022
Taking part in the London Marathon for charity is an experience of a lifetime. We have charity places!
Ways To Give
Ways To Give
There are many ways to get involved and support seriously ill children and their families.
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News
Meet our latest Roald Dahl Specialist Nurse
Meet our latest Roald Dahl Specialist Nurse
We have established a new Roald Dahl Specialist Nurse in Manchester whose focus is on children and young people with complex epilepsy.
Carter's Story
Carter's Story
Watch Carter's story or find out more about the importance of Roald Dahl Nurses to him and his family.
Our impact in numbers
82 Roald Dahl Specialist Nurses established*
Roald Dahl Specialist Nurses are a vital lifeline to the children and their families, supporting them clinically and emotionally.
*includes one play specialist and two occupational therapists.
Over 24,000 children and young people supported**
"If we didn't have our Roald Dahl Nurse, we'd feel completely alone." Parent of a seriously ill child.
**Seriously ill children supported at any one time. This number is estimated.
44 Partnerships with NHS Trusts and Health Boards
We highly value our relationships with the NHS, creating and innovating seriously ill children's healthcare with them, improving outcomes and making better lives.
Help us continue to provide specialist nurses and support for seriously ill children living with complex, lifelong illnesses.
Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity provides specialist nurses and support for seriously ill children. Today, there are currently 82 Roald Dahl Specialist Nurses caring for over 24,000 seriously ill children across the UK. We also provide support in other ways, helping to improve the resilience of families who find life very tough.
