Support for families
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For parentsEmotional and practical support for your family
Do you have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness? We support the whole family 24/7 from diagnosis through treatment and beyond, regardless of diagnosis
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For young peopleSupport tailored to a family's needs
Are you a young person with a life threatening illness or is your sibling very seriously ill? We support children and their families up to the age of 18
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For childrenSimple things can make a big difference
Our Family Support Workers support families at home, in the community and at hospital. Support through play can be a really good way for sick children and their siblings to express emotions
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See how we support families
We provide emotional and practical support for families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness. We offer the whole family support 24/7, regardless of diagnosis and for as long as they need it. Support is given at home, in the community or in hospital.
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Support for parents
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity provides a range of support to parents caring for a child with a life threatening or terminal illness, from diagnosis through treatment and beyond.
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Support for young people
Rainbow Trust supports young people and their siblings up to the age of 18 who have been diagnosed with any form of life threatening or terminal illness.
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Support for children
Making, playing and reading can really help you feel better. Our Family Support Workers do lots of arts and crafts with children and their siblings who have a life threatening illness .
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Here's how your money helps
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Family support
24/7 support, around the country from diagnosis and beyond
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Sibling support
Support for brothers and sisters of very seriously ill children
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Home support
Providing emotional and practical support to families
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Hospital support
Attending hospital appointments
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Bereavement support
Face-to-face and over the phone