The Trust gratefully acknowledges the contribution made by the following experts, who have either been consulted, or whose published research has been used, during the preliminary research and definition phase of the project:

• Dr Richard Hain, Snr Lecturer in Paediatric Palliative Medicine, Cardiff
• Dr Ruth Davies, Snr Lecturer in Children's Nursing, Swansea
• Jayne Dulson, Director of Care Services, Ty Hafan Children's Hospice, South Wales
• Kath Jones, Director of Care, HOPE House and Ty Gobaith, Mid and North Wales
• Patricia O'Meara, Paediatric Palliative Care Nurse Specialist, Gwent
• Mike Farrell, Headteacher, Ysgol Erw'r Delyn Special School, Penarth
• Martin Davies, Paediatric Project Officer, Contact a Family, Wales
• Peter Clarke, Children's Commissioner for Wales
• The Association for Children with Life-Limiting or Terminal Conditions and their Families
• CHASE Hospice Care for Children
• Big Lottery Fund - research, issue 18: Palliative Care, Yr 2 Evaluation Findings
• Royal College of Nursing: Memorandum to the Commons Health Committee Inquiry into Palliative Care Services
• Mike Badham, Monmouthshire NHS Trust
• The British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists