supporting children and young people impacted by cancer aged 8-24
Cancer Fund for ChildrenAcross Northern Ireland
Type of support for people
- Emotional or social support (e.g. befriending)
- Information and advice
Help offered
- Online 1:1 support for children and young people impacted by cancer (Therapeutic support)
- Group support for children and young people aged 8-11 and 12-17 (Online via Zoom) weekly basis
- Online Tutorials released every Thursday and uploaded onto Social media platforms, you tube and our website. Offering support and guidance to families currently in isolation: Videos include practical tips and guidance for parents and children on issues such as Health anxiety, Gratitude and mindfulness.
- Monday Motivation: This is an energetic and practical session offered every Monday live on Facebook. It is practical activities that the whole families can participate in. Encouraging family interaction and sharing.
- Care-Free Choir: This is now an online choir and continue to meet every Wednesday evening via Zoom.
- Ongoing phone support for any family currently known to our service or wishing to be referred.
How to access this support
- Families who are already referred and know to us and currently in receipt of support.
- Families wishing to be referred in for support should email us directly on services@cancerfundforchildren.com or phone us on 02890805599
Contact Name
Neil Symington
Email Address
Telephone number

Cancer Fund for Children
Cancer Fund for Children
Other services available
Operating in the following council areas:
- Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
- Ards and North Down Borough Council
- Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
- Belfast City Council
- Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
- Derry City and Strabane District Council
- Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
- Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
- Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
- Mid Ulster District Council
- Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
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