Teenage Cancer Trust

Teenage Cancer Trust is a UK charity dedicated to improving the care and support available to young people aged 13 to 24 who are diagnosed with cancer. The organisation works alongside the NHS to fund and create specialist units in hospitals across the UK that provide age‑appropriate care, staffed by specialist nurses and youth support coordinators trained in the unique needs of teenagers and young adults facing cancer.

This service offers tailored emotional, social and practical support designed specifically for this age group. Teenage Cancer Trust youth support coordinators work directly with young people to help them understand treatment, manage the impact of cancer on education, work and relationships, and maintain a sense of normality throughout their care. The charity also delivers group activities, social events and wellbeing programmes that help young people connect with others in similar situations, reducing isolation and building peer support networks.

In addition, Teenage Cancer Trust provides information resources for young people and families, advocates for improvements in cancer care policy, and runs campaigns to increase awareness of the specific challenges faced by teenagers and young adults with cancer. Through its specialised units, holistic support and community building, the charity aims to ensure that young people receive not just medical treatment but support that recognises their developmental and social needs.

[Emotional & mental health support, Peer support, Information & Support]