Kate Green of RNZ Families who have lost a child say new funding from the government into paediatric palliative care will mean others won't have to do it alone. Health Minister Simeon Brown this morning announced that $15.5 million from Budget 2026 would be spent on two dedicated specialist teams - one each in the North and South islands.  The new services would roll out from the middle of next year. At present, Health New Zealand funds just one specialist paediatric palliative care physician, based at Auckland's Starship Children's Hospital. Brown said children with serious illnesses and their families would be better supported with compassionate, specialist paediatric palliative care closer to home. About 300 children die each year from life-threatening or life-limiting conditions, and up to 3000 may require paediatric palliative care support. Nicola Swan lost her son eight yeas ago.…