Digital support groups for parents and carers of children with cancer
Young Lives vs Cancer offers a variety of digital support programmes and workshops for parents and carers of children with cancer.
These free sessions are led by our Social Care Practitioners, who provide opportunities to focus on key topics, ask questions and connect with others in similar situations.
Registrations for our online support groups are currently paused, but please check back again in the future for updates.
You may find our webinars helpful.
A parent who attended the support group"I have really enjoyed this digital support group and I am going to miss the weekly catch up. It has enabled me to take time for myself without feeling guilty for doing so. The support from other parents and yourselves has been fantastic and I would love to remain in a WhatsApp group to keep in contact and follow each other’s journeys."
Webinars
These are pre-recorded webinars that can be watched anytime.
Paediatric oncology aftercare
Claire Turner, paediatric oncology aftercare clinical nurse at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston, talks about what to expect at the end of treatment, including follow-up appointments, support with the physical and physiological effects of treatment, and helping a child go back to school.
End of treatment psychology Q&A
Dr Amy Savage, clinical psychologist at University Hospital Southampton, discusses the effect a child’s treatment can have on their parents and carers’ mental health and emotional responses a family may experience at the end of treatment.
