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Find out moreWhether you are looking for resources to support your seriously ill child, or siblings of a seriously ill child, Rainbow Trust has plenty of useful information on how you can best support your child.
Our suggestions are rooted in the experience of our Family Support Workers, who have years of experience supporting families with a seriously ill child.
Our Family Support Workers have found that reading a book together with children can really help with the development of their emotions and understanding.
This is both for siblings of a seriously ill child who has recently died and also for the sick child. Books help adults and children connect, bring security and help explain things in a creative way. Following is a list of books that are recommended by our Family Support Workers.
This is a true story about a brave little boy whose family was supported by Rainbow Trust. The story is written by his mum and the wonderful pictures are drawn by Josh and his sister. He was only six when this story began
Looking for activities and inspiration for keeping your kids entertained at home?
Find out moreOur amazing FREE newspaper stuffed full of fun filled puzzles, crafting, colouring and great (ish!) jokes.
Find out moreThis simple activity helps children think about happy memories while creating something beautiful to help them remember their brother or sis
Let's make it!Hearing that your child has a life-threatening illness is one of the most stressful and traumatic experiences that a parent can have.
Read moreOur article offers some reassurance, and practical advice on how to approach supporting your bereaved child after losing a sibling.
Read moreOur article article covers explaining diagnosis and treatment, how siblings might be feeling, and tips on how you can best support them.
Read more1274 families with a seriously ill child were provided practical and emotional support so they didn't have to cope alone.
645 siblings supported, which mean brothers and sisters of a seriously ill child have someone to talk to and the chance to have some fun.
4051 hours of support given to seriously ill children, including sitting by their hospital bed.
1897 hours of transport support, including to vital medical appointments, alleviating the stress for exhausted parents.
60 families were provided with bereavement support, giving them time to talk about their grief and to keep their child’s memory alive.
138 days out with families, helping them to spend more time together and enjoy much-needed respite.