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Read moreSupport for the whole family
When you hear the terrible news that your child has a life threatening or terminal illness your whole world may feel like it’s falling apart. Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity provides a range of support to parents from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. We support the whole family both emotionally and practically including siblings and grandparents.
Things to know
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Unraveling medical jargon
Take a look at our glossary of medical terms to help you and your children unravel the jargon.
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Practical and financial help
There is a range of benefits available for families with a seriously child and you may be entitled to them.
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Difficult conversations
We advise on ways to ensure children feel they can ask questions and cope with bad news.
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Questions children ask
"What can I do to make my brother/sister get better?" Some commonly asked questions from siblings.
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How to help siblings cope
“Choice of language and allowing siblings to be involved are key to helping them deal with the fact that their brother or sister is very ill
Sibling Support
Our support in numbers
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Support
4051 hours of support given to seriously ill children, including sitting by their hospital bed.
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Transport
1897 hours of transport support, including to vital medical appointments, alleviating the stress for exhausted parents.
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For siblings
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.
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Bereavement
60 families were provided with bereavement support, giving them time to talk about their grief and to keep their child’s memory alive.
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For families
1274 families with a seriously ill child were provided practical and emotional support so they didn't have to cope alone.
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Days out
138 days out with families, helping them to spend more time together and enjoy much-needed respite.
