Above and beyond for children with cancer
Above and beyond for children with cancer
Childhood cancer may affect your mental health. So we offer free talking therapy for your family during and following treatment. We also offer bereavement support.
In your sessions, you can talk openly about how you’re feeling, explore ways to cope, and build confidence to help you and your loved ones through whatever comes next.
Children don’t just experience the physical impact of cancer – it can take a heavy toll on their emotional wellbeing too. They may feel self‑conscious or upset about changes to their appearance. Some worry about falling behind at school or missing out on normal childhood or teenage life. And many carry fears and questions they don’t feel ready to share with their loved ones.
Parents often feel they need to stay strong for everyone else, even when they’re beyond worried and exhausted themselves. It’s vital that you have a safe space to share your concerns and feel supported too. We’re also here for siblings, who may feel frightened, confused, or pushed into the background as family life becomes centred around hospital visits and treatment.
We work with three trusted providers offering face-to-face, online, and phone sessions so you can choose what suits you best.
Support for the whole family during and after treatment, including:
Specialised therapy for children and families facing trauma, anxiety, or bereavement:
Personalised support for children, young people & parents:
“I would sit upstairs in the kitchen waiting for Jake to finish his sessions and I would hear him laughing, which brought tears to my eyes as it had been so long. Jake found the sessions really helpful and invaluable to help deal with his trauma.”
From diagnosis and beyond, we’ll give you practical advice and emotional support to relieve some of the stress your family is facing.
Let us take your whole family out, so that everyone gets the chance to enjoy some much-needed fun and normality.
If you need a proper break from the stresses and strains of childhood cancer, we’ll refer you for a free holiday, for all the family to enjoy.
We can give you financial help and vouchers to ease the burden of lost earnings, travel expenses, and other hidden costs of cancer.
If you’ve been told that your child will not get better, we’re here to support you and help your family make memories you can treasure forever.