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The organisations below concentrate on supporting a child when a parent has cancer. There are other organisations that can help when a parent is seriously ill with other conditions, for example MS, MND or AIDS. Similarly, all children's hospices now offer services to the siblings of children in their care. They should be able to offer helpful resources, or contact the Association of Children's Hospices on 0117 989 7820.
Winston's Wish
www.winstonswish.org.uk
Support, guidance and information from experienced professionals for anyone (parents, family and professionals) concerned about a child facing the death of a family member or who has already been bereaved.
Helpline: 08452 03 04 05. Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
E-mail: info@winstonswish.org.uk
Cancerbackup
www.cancerbackup.org.uk
Europe's leading cancer information charity, offering up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for cancer patients, their families and carers.
Helpline: 0808 800 1234. Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm. Helpline support is offered in 13 languages.
E-mail: info@cancerbackup.org
Macmillan Cancer Support
www.macmillan.org.uk
Macmillan provides practical, medical, emotional and financial support and campaigns for better cancer care.
Helpline: 0808 808 2020. Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 10pm
E-mail: cancerline@macmillan.org.uk
Marie Curie Cancer Care
www.mariecurie.org.uk
Provides free nursing care to cancer patients and those with other incurable illnesses in their own homes as well as in hospices. Marie Curie is also at the forefront of cancer and palliative research.
Helpline: 0800 716416
Email: From website
Cancer Counselling Trust
www.cancercounselling.org.uk
The Cancer Counselling Trust is unique in providing free, specialist counselling for anyone affected by cancer, across the UK.
Helpline: 020 7704 1137. There is an answering machine when the office is closed
E-mail: support@cctrust.org.uk
Parentline Plus
www.parentlineplus.org.uk
Parentline Plus provides support over the phone and useful resources on all issues concerned with parenting.
Helpline: 0808 800 2222. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Maggie's Centres
www.maggiescentres.org
Attached to major hospital cancer treatment centres, they provide psychological support for anybody who has or who has had cancer, as well as their families, friends and carers. People can share their experiences with others in similar situations and, with professional help, inform themselves about the medical realities of their disease.
Helpline: Various (see website for individual centre details)
Samaritans
www.samaritans.org.uk
Provides confidential non-judgemental support 24 hours a day for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
Helpline: 08457 909 090. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
E-mail: jo@samaritans.org
Tak Tent Cancer Support – Scotland
www.taktent.org
Promotes care for people on the cancer journey and their families and friends, by providing emotional support to all.
Helpline: 0141 211 0122. Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm
E-mail: tak.tent@care4free.net
Tenovus Cancer Information Centre – Wales
www.tenovus.com
A charitable organisation committed to the control of cancer through quality research, prevention education, counselling and patient care.
Helpline: 0808 808 1010. Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Ulster Cancer Foundation – Northern Ireland
www.ulstercancer.org
Northern Ireland's leading local cancer charity, dedicated to helping save lives and enhancing the quality of life of everyone affected by cancer.
Helpline: 0800 783 3339. Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
E-mail: infocis@ulstercancer.org
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