This meeting was called to bring together various professionals in the field, and to discuss good practice, the gaps and what might be done. The conference identified some of the ways in which improvement might be effected: 1) exchanging information on good and interesting practices which have been developed around the country; 2) talking with various organisations involved in caring for the dying child, for example NAHA, NAWCH, RCN, British Paediatric Association; 3) education and training of both policy makers and professionals as to the kinds of services needed, and ways of improving the quality of care provided.