Individual support can be delivered in hospital, in the community, in school or in the family home.
It can be a one off session or or a programme of up to eight sessions.
Individual support is available to
5 - 24 yrs
Young people diagnosed with cancer.
5 - 24yrs
Siblings of children with cancer.
5 - 17 yrs
Young people who have a parent with cancer.
Delivered by our Cancer Support Specialists, individual support helps children and young people to identify and express their emotions. It helps to reduce anxiety and encourages young people to develop the confidence and practical skills to cope with their cancer or cancer in their family.
Children and young people react to a cancer diagnosis in different ways, regardless of age, gender, social background, or family make up. Some cope well, others need limited support, whilst others may experience more complex challenges. Our team understands this and has the experience and skills required to offer children and young people the ‘right support, at the right time, in the right way.’ Our focus is flexible, informal and tailored to meet the young person’s needs.
My diagnosis took everyone by surprise. Nobody in our family had a history of cancer...
Wiktoria is 19 years old. She was born in Poland in 2003 and moved to Northern Ireland with her family aged 9. A year later, Wiktoria was diagnosed with leukaemia (ALL) after falling unwell during a family holiday.
If you would like to find out more about individual support for your child, please contact your cancer support specialist.
