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
Visit our support sections
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Support for parents
We provide a range of support to parents caring for a child with a serious illness, from diagnosis through treatment and beyond.
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Support for young people
We support 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
Our Family Support Workers do lots of play and arts and crafts with children and their siblings who have a life threatening illness.
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Our support in action
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.
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