Practical Support
We can provide vital information about childhood cancer and guide you on what support your family is entitled to.
Our Family Support Team can help your family feel less overwhelmed as you try to manage life after diagnosis.
We can provide vital information about childhood cancer, guide you on what support your family is entitled to and even help you complete applications for long-term assistance.
A guiding hand throughout your cancer journey
- Childhood cancer experts Our Family Support Team and online Information Hub are both full of specialist advice and vital information. We can provide guidance for your family through your child's diagnosis, treatment and beyond, as well as providing tailored referrals to other specialist organisations.
- Support entitlement We can advise you on what support your family is entitled to and help you to source long-term financial assistance, by working through welfare and benefit application forms.
- Communication guidance While you work through your own emotional turmoil, you will also be required to speak with health-care professionals and other family members. We can guide you on how best to approach these sometimes difficult or confusing conversations.
Our practical projects that can help your family
Helping children stay connected to their education and friends during cancer treatment with our robots.
Practical essentials and a little comfort for families during the first difficult days following their child’s cancer diagnosis.
Exciting activities for teenagers with cancer aged 13–18 to make new friends, try new experiences.
Find helpful information, practical guidance and support to help you and your family navigate childhood cancer.
Come along to an SOS community event to have fun, make friends and meet families who truly understand what you’re going through.
A childhood cancer diagnosis can bring financial pressure. Find out what benefits and support may be available to your family.
Get Support
If your child has been diagnosed with cancer, or if you are a school supporting a pupil through treatment, our team is here to help.
We will work with you to put the right support in place quickly and compassionately.
How we help
We are here to help children and their families through childhood cancer with our six pillars of support. Find out how we can help and support your family below.
