Living with cancer touches every part of family life. Whether you’re a child, a parent, or a young carer, you might need support that fits your own experience. This page brings together charities, help you and your family manage the challenges of living with and beyond cancer.
| Service name | Where is the service? | Website link |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Support | When a young person is facing the serious illness or loss of a loved one, it can turn their world upside down. Hope Support is here to make sure they don’t have to face it alone.
We provide free, age-appropriate emotional support to young people aged 5–25 who are navigating the impact of a family health crisis. Whether it’s through one-to-one sessions, peer support, or online communities, we create safe, compassionate spaces where young people can talk, be heard, and feel supported. |
Hope Support Services – Helping young people when someone gets sick |
| Fruit Fly Collective | Fruit Fly Collective creates clear, creative tools to help families talk about cancer. Blending science and art, we support parents, children, and caregivers with resources that make difficult conversations easier, helping families face cancer with honesty and care. | Fruitfly Collective |
| The Osborne Trust | Supports children aged 16 and under whose parent is going through cancer treatment. We provide practical help, emotional support, and special moments to bring comfort and normality to young lives during a difficult time. | The Osborne Trust – Supporting children during a parents Cancer treatment |
| Winston’s Wish | Winston’s Wish supports children, young people and families after the death of someone important. Through guidance, counselling, and resources, we help young people navigate grief and rebuild their lives with hope. | Winston’s Wish – Bereavement Support for Children |
| Shine Cancer Support | Shine Cancer Support is the only UK charity dedicated to adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s living with cancer. We offer peer support, events, and information tailored to the unique challenges younger adults face, helping them live well during and after cancer | Shine Cancer Support | Cancer support charity for young people |
| Young Lives vs Cancer | Young Lives vs Cancer helps children and young people (0–25) and their families find the strength to face cancer. From practical and emotional support to financial help and advocacy, we’re here every step of the way. | Young Lives vs Cancer – we’ll face it all, together |
| Children with Cancer UK | Supports research and families affected by childhood cancers. | The Childhood Cancer Charity | Children with Cancer UK |
| Young Minds | If you’re a young person struggling with your parent’s cancer diagnosis, or a parent worried about how it’s affecting your child, Young Minds offers helpful guides, practical advice, and emotional support. | YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People | YoungMinds |