Provided by Young Lives vs Cancer
Our social workers are experts in helping families handle the day-to-day challenges that come with a child’s cancer diagnosis. They work in all the main children’s cancer hospitals. Young Lives vs Cancer Social Workers are different to other social workers. They’re there to help because of a child’s cancer, and to make sure families get the support they need throughout treatment, including:
- Helping come to terms with what’s happened
- Explaining things in a way that’s easy to understand
- Helping families adjust to the new situation they find themselves in
- Support with applying for benefits, grants and other financial support
- Talking to a child’s school and helping to arrange schoolwork during treatment
- Helping parents sort out time off work
- Support with arranging accommodation for families close to hospital
- Helping organise childcare for siblings
- Supporting brothers and sisters and other family members
- Connecting with organisations that can give additional support.