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287 results found
Cancer Prevention Research Trust
Charity funding research into cancer prevention and supporting education to reduce cancer risk. It provides information, raises public awareness, and funds research at UK universities and teaching hospitals. Legacy, tribute, and in memoriam gifts can also be made to support its work. See website for more information.
Cancer Relief UK - financial help
Charity fund helping people experiencing financial hardship whilst living with a life-limiting condition. It raises money through donations and appeals to provide financial help for treatments, equipment, bills, travel costs, family treats and last wishes. See website for more information.
Cancer Research UK
Charity funding and conducting cancer research. It provides practical information ranging from symptoms and screening to coping after treatment. It also offers support and advice via a free nurse-run helpline, contact form and an online community forum. Please visit website for information.
Cancer Research UK - Resources about cancer for people with learning disabilities
Signposting to leaflets, books, websites and videos about cancer for people with learning disabilities. They cover issues including signs of cancer, going to the doctors, checking for cancers and dealing with bereavement. See website for more information.
Cancer Support UK
Charity for people living with and beyond cancer. It offers practical and emotional support including support groups, a cancer coach programme, and free cancer kits to people currently undergoing treatment as a practical aid to recovery. See website for more information.
Carers Trust - Directory
Online directory for unpaid carers of all ages. It offers information and advice, and signposts to local carer services. It also has information about financial support for carers and the person being cared for including benefits and grants. For more information, see website.
CCLG - The Children and Young People's Cancer Association
Childhood cancer charity offering information and advice to anyone living with or affected by childhood cancer. It also provides information for professionals working with childhood cancer to improve treatments and patient care. See website for more information.
Chai Cancer Care – Jewish Cancer Support Charity
Charity for people from the Jewish community affected by cancer. It offers advisory services, complementary therapies, counselling, group activities, home support, outpatient rehabilitation, palliative care, physical therapy and support groups. See website for more information.
Child Bereavement UK – National Helpline
National helpline supporting loved ones and educating professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement. The free helpline provides support such as a confidential listening service, advice, guidance and information on a wide range of topics and signposting to other local and national organisations. There is also an online live chat offering bereavement support and information.
Child Brain Injury Trust UK
Charity supporting children affected by an acquired brain injury, and their family. Services include information, help, and support with practical and emotional issues, a brain injury service, and a legal support service. See website for full details.
Child Funeral Charity
Charity offering financial help to families in England and Wales who have to arrange a funeral for a child. Financial support is available to help with some funeral costs, together with practical advice and guidance. For more information, see website.
Childhood Bereavement Network
Online hub and information centre for people supporting bereaved children, young people and their loved ones. Does not offer direct advice or support but signposts to local support services. Also provides a free programme to support schools to improve bereavement support. For more information, see website.
Childhood Cancer Parents Alliance (CCPA)
Charity supporting the loved ones of children living with cancer, both during and after treatment. It offers days out, meet-up sessions, online wellbeing sessions, advice, information and a listening ear. For more information, see website and/or contact.
Childhood Tumour Trust
Charity which supports children, young people and families affected by Neurofibromatosis (NF1) by encouraging them to meet together, share experiences, take part in organised days out and participate in workshops. It has a Facebook support group you can request to join. The organisation also raises awareness, campaigns and funds research. See website for details.
Childline
Helpline for anyone under 19 in the UK, offering free and confidential help on any issue, big or small. Contact trained counsellors online or by phone any time, day or night. See website for more information.
Children's Hospital Pyjamas
Charity for children and young people up to the age of 18. It collects donations of brand new pyjamas, from the public, to give to children staying on hospital wards, in hospices, and at women’s refuges. See website or contact for more information.
Children and Families Service - The Brain Tumour Charity
Service for families or loved ones of children and young people living with a brain tumour. It offers information, signposting, and emotional support for those affected by a child’s diagnosis. Services include counselling (for over 18s), opportunities to meet others with shared experiences online via Facebook/Instagram groups, in person events and regular family days across the UK, resources for families and school, and emotional support. See website and/or contact for more information.
Children with Cancer UK
Charity for children living with cancer and their loved ones and carers. It funds research and support services and raises awareness of childhood cancer. It supports families through 'amazing days out' and funding accommodation close to hospitals, working with partners to ensure families have the emotional and financial support they need. For more information, see website.
Chill Panda app
Mental health app helping children and their loved ones manage stress and anxiety. It measures the user's heart rate and gives them tools such as breathing techniques and relaxation tasks to help with anxiety and worry.
CLL (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia) Support
Charity providing free and up-to-date resources about chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). Services include an active online forum, meet ups and group activities, webinars, publications and newsletters, signposting to other support services. Please see website.
CML (Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia) Support Group – online forum
Online forum providing support to people living with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) where they can post, share and discuss their experiences on topics related to the condition. To interact with others on the discussion forum, people must register as a user. Please see the website for more information.
Contact – For families with disabled children
Charity offering information, advice and practical and emotional support to families with disabled children. Services include a free helpline and a Listening Ear support service. Its regional teams organise coffee mornings, family fun days and outings, bringing families together for friendship and support. See the website for more information.
Cruse Bereavement National Helpline
Charity offering a free helpline service run by trained volunteers, who offer emotional support to those who have been bereaved. It also signposts to local services and useful sources of information. For more information, please see the website.
Cruse Bereavement Support – National
National charity for bereaved children, young people and adults in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It offers free and confidential emotional support, advice and information including a freephone helpline, local groups, phone and one to one person support. Hopeagain.org.uk is aimed specifically for children and young people. See website for more information.
Cyclists Fighting Cancer (CFC) - helping kids with cancer
Charity offering free bikes, trikes, and equipment for children and young people living with and beyond cancer. Bikes can be adapted to suit individual needs. Its network of cancer exercise specialists works with children's cancer units across the UK to promote activity, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle. See website for more information.
Diabetes Support Groups
Network of support groups offering emotional support to people living with diabetes, and their loved ones and carers. Search the website to find your nearest group and meet others with shared experiences. There are also groups for parents, children and young people with diabetes and an online support forum. For more information, see website.
Diabetes UK
Charity supporting people living with diabetes. It provides information and advice through a helpline, support groups, events, insurance and financial guidance, and an online learning hub with practical tips on healthy eating and managing diabetes. See the website for more information.
DKMS Foundation – blood stem cell donor registration and research
Charity finding, registering and matching potential blood stem cell donors to people living with blood cancer and other blood-related conditions. It also researches stem cell replacement and other therapies. For more information, see website.
Dragonfly Cancer Trust - Supporting young cancer patients
National charity supporting children and young people with a life-limiting cancer diagnosis, and their loved ones. Provides end-of-life experiences, creative therapy, cash gifts, memory-making support, family getaways, and children's books explaining cancer. Referrals can be made by GPs, healthcare professionals, social workers, and family support workers. See website for more information.
Driving Miss Daisy – Transportation Service
Transport and companion driving service helping the elderly, children, disabled people and anyone who is unable to drive from A to B. This is a paid service and offers assistance in and out of the car, or help with a walker or wheelchair. There are teams across the UK. See website for details.
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