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Children in Hospital

Having a child in hospital can be an emotional experience for parents, but recent research has exposed the financial burden they must shoulder as well. As advocates call for a new social protection payment to help families who are struggling to cope,...

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09.09 2 Oct 2022


Children in Hospital


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09.09 2 Oct 2022


Having a child in hospital can be an emotional experience for parents, but recent research has exposed the financial burden they must shoulder as well. As advocates call for a new social protection payment to help families who are struggling to cope, our reporter Sarah Madden has been speaking to those affected.

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