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Children and Young People Impacted by Family - Friend's Cancer Diagnosis

Family discussion
The information provided below has been co-produced with partner organisations and individuals that, as parents, needed to approach conversations with children and young people about their own or a family members cancer diagnosis, and support the impact on their loved ones.
We have created a directory of services, including resources to help you talk with children and teenagers about cancer. There are many situations discussed and a range of information provided such as :
Many more organisations, resources and support is available across Lincolnshire, please expand the sections below

Many of the books listed below may also be available online:-

Arthur activity book When Someone you know has cancer, an activity booklet for families /arthur.pdf

Mummy's Lump, follows Elly and Jack through diagnosis and treatment (BCC164) Breast Cancer Now

Secret C The Secret C, supports conversations on feelings, treatments and symptoms with illustrations – Winston's Wish

CCLG sibling cancer A children's guide, to help siblings cope after a diagnosis - Children & Young People's Cancer Association

As big as it gets As Big As It Gets - practical guidance for families and professionals when someone is seriously ill – Winston's Wish

A guide for teens When Your Parent Has Cancer: A Guide for Teens - National Cancer Institute

Education in schools a teachers guide Cancer Education in Schools: A Teacher’s Guide / Training Teachers book -_Edit.indd

Books and resources for when a child or teenager has been bereaved.  | Child Bereavement UK

Marie Curie Supporting a child when someone has a terminal illness | Marie Curie

Resources to help you and your children when you have cancer | Cancer Research UK

Parenting with Cancer, empowering parents with a cancer diagnosis to navigate family life and support their children- Fruitfly Collective

Talking to children and teenagers about cancer | Macmillan Cancer Support

Talking to children and teenagers booklet | Macmillan Cancer Support

Talking to children, how to tell your children resources | Maggie's

In person support Maggie's, Nottingham | Maggie's

Talking to children about cancer | NHS inform

Support parents with conversations with their children - Ruth Strauss Foundation

Resources For Families, flash cards, and animated video - Ruth Strauss Foundation

Flash cards to help explain - The Little C Club 

I know someone with cancer - what does it mean - BUPA

How Hope helps – Hope Support Services

Supporting children and young people when someone close has cancer | Maggie's

Marie Curie Support Line Helpline | Marie Curie

Support for my children, through diagnosis, treatment, recurrence, loss, beyond - The Osborne Trust

Sibling toolkit, a comprehensive 40 page manual designed for key adults offering support to the siblings of children facing cancer - Tom's Trust

YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People | YoungMinds

How to tell if your teenager needs counselling | Relate

Counselling service from age 4 upwards - dontlosehope.co.uk

Counselling and Support for Young People- CASY

How ever you are feeling - here to help - Kooth

Free counselling service for kids and young people | Childline

About Samaritans | Samaritans charity Find your nearest Samaritans branch | Branch Finder | Samaritans

We help children, young people, parents and families to rebuild their lives - Child Bereavement UK

1:1 Bereavement Support | Children's Bereavement Centre Newark

Children, young people and grief - Cruse Bereavement Support

Hope Again part of Cruse Bereavement UK

Trauma Counselling, Lincoln PTSD

Lindum Counselling | Counselling in Lincolnshire

Support for children, young people and families been bereaved by terminal or serious illness |Winston's Wish

Grief Activities Toolkit for Teens and Young People - Winston's Wish

These videos may also offer some help:
Telling your Child you have Cancer
Talking to my children Paola's Story
How to talk about Trauma
Starting Conversations
How to open up the conversation
Hope in Grief
Search for Cancer Support Organisations Search for local Cancer support group sessions

Within this directory you will find information on services which have been identified as potentially beneficial in providing support or assistance to an individual effected by cancer. Although these services have initially been screened, it is down to you as an individual to be cautious of the personal information you share with the services. To know more about the services listed on this directory and how they may use your information, please read their privacy policy which can be found on their website. If you are concerned by the behaviour of any service, please contact Connect to Support directly on 0300 303 8789. 

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  1. Cancer Information and Support
  2. Information and Support
  3. Emotional Concerns
  4. Practical Concerns
  5. Physical Concerns
  6. Family & Relationship Concerns
  7. Spiritual Concerns
  8. Children and Young People Impacted by Family - Friend's Cancer Diagnosis
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