What is a chronic condition?

Chronic conditions are those which in most cases cannot be cured, only controlled, and are often life-long and limiting in terms of quality of life.

They include:

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Payroll Giving

Payroll Giving
Fergus's epic swim

Fergus challenged himself to swim a mile for Teapot Trust - and he did! Swimming a mile in 62 minutes and raising over £1000.
Online art therapy group for children with muscle wasting conditions

Find out more about a new online group for children with muscle wasting conditions starting in October 2024.
Supporting You and Your Child's Wellbeing

Gentle advice and tips from other parents and art therapists about supporting your child and looking after your own wellbeing.

Relaxation Exercises

When feeling stressed, use some of these exercise to help ground you and relax your breathing.
Therapeutic Art Techniques

No matter the medium, these techniques can help promote positive wellbeing through art.
Fundraising ideas

Take inspiration from our little artists and hold your own creative fundraiser to support Teapot Trust!
Positive Wellbeing

Tips to promote children's positive mental wellbeing.
Vacancies

Find out what positions are open at Teapot Trust and help enrich the lived experience of children and young people with chronic conditions
Art Therapist Videos

Follow along as our art therapists show different therapeutic art exercises to do at home.
Our history

Teapot Trust was established to help fill the gaps in care for children with chronic conditions and their families by incorporating art therapy into their hospital visits.
Charitable Purpose

Teapot Trust’s charitable purpose is to enhance the lives of children, young people and their families who are suffering the impact of any chronic or long-term condition, including ‘hidden’ health conditions
Access funds and grants for families in need

A list of organisations that support parents and carers of children with chronic conditions in financial hardship.
Elsewhere Garden Chelsea

Teapot Trust’s Elsewhere Garden by Semple Begg was featured at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023 and has been relocated to its permanent home at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow.