For Families Facing Grief
We believe that all parents receiving an incurable cancer diagnosis should have access to specialist support and guidance to help them talk to their children and prepare them for what’s to come.
Our free Family Support Service provides parents with the professional emotional support they need to start the difficult conversation with their children about their incurable cancer diagnosis.
Support For Families
Looking for support on how to talk to your children about an incurable cancer diagnosis? We’re here to help.
Resources for Families
Access free resources on pre-bereavement support for families and professionals.
Personal Stories
Read stories from people diagnosed with an incurable cancer and those with non-smoking lung cancer.
What We Do
Our Family Support Team can:
- Guide you through the first time you talk to the children about your diagnosis, the conversations to come about treatment, and how to approach any other challenging conversations you may need to have when preparing them for the worst.
- Provide reassurance that you are doing the right things and guide you in areas where you identify you need some extra help.
- Offer ideas on how to make lasting memories for your family.
- Talk you through how to navigate any questions and emotions that come up.
- Make suggestions for books, apps and local services to give you additional support and information.
- Provide 1:1 emotional support for you, your partner or co-parent.
- Run small online peer support groups for both parents and young people aged 13-16.
