Young Lives vs Cancer Social Workers

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.

Services Offered

Cancer Information