Organisations and websites
Our Publications Library has a wide range of information that you can order or download for free.
There are also a variety of organisations that can offer you and your family support and information. They include:
Action for Sick Children
Advice and information for parents who have children in hospital.
actionforsickchildren.org
0161 486 6788
Leukaemia CARE
Support for anyone affected by leukaemia and lymphatic cancer.
leukaemiacare.org.uk
0808 8010 444
Macmillan Cancer Support
Information and support for anyone affected by cancer.
macmillan.org.uk
0808 8080 000
React
Helps children with life-limiting illnesses.
reactcharity.org
020 8940 2575
Teenage Cancer Trust
Support for teenagers and young people with cancer.
teenagecancertrust.org
020 7612 0370
You may also find these websites useful:
cancerhelp.org.uk
Reliable cancer information from Cancer Research UK.
cclg.org.uk
Latest information about children and young people’s cancers from the Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG).
minded.e-lfh.org.uk
Simple, clear guidance on children and young people's mental health, wellbeing and development.
Books for children
CLIC Sargent produces a range of storybooks that can help you talk to your child about cancer and its treatment. These can all be downloaded or ordered for free from our Publications Library.
They include:
- Mary has a brain tumour
- Joe has leukaemia
- Lucy has a tumour
- Tom has lymphoma
- Chemotherapy, cakes and cancer
Books for you
Your child’s doctors and nurses will give you information to help you understand your child’s cancer and its treatment. You may find these useful too:
- A parent’s guide to children’s cancer – available from Macmillan on 0808 8080 000
- How can the internet help us? - available from cclg.org.uk
- Family life and cancer - available from cclg.org.uk
- Sport and exercise for children and young people with cancer - available from cclg.org.uk
- Grandparents - available from cclg.org.uk
Reviewed February 2015, next planned review 2016.
