Support organisations

There are various organisations that offer support to children and young peopple with cancer and their families. Click on the coloured text links to visit their websites.

If you cannot find an organisation on the list below that meets your requirements please contact the Cancer Information Centre.

Website links:      

Young Lives versus Cancer

Offers practical support nationally to children and young people, aged 24 and under, with cancer or leukaemia, and their families.  Services include social workers, play specialists, youth workers, holidays, and care grants.

Phone: 0300 330 0803

Macmillan Cancer Support aims to improve the lives of people affected by cancer by providing practical, medical, emotional and financial support. Also produces booklets on different types of cancer and on aspects of living with cancer. 

Freephone helpline – 0808 808 00 00 

Teenage Cancer Trust

Charity devoted to improving the lives of teenagers and young adults with cancer.

Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group

CCLG is a leading children's cancer charity in the UK.

Cancer Research UK

Click below for the Cancer Research UK list of organisations:

Children's cancer organisations 

Fruit Fly Collective

Building new ways to support children, adults and families affected by cancer. They support parents , children, families, healthcare professionals and schools and teachers.

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