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Young Lives vs Cancer

When a child is diagnosed with cancer it threatens everything, for them and their family. At a time when they should be busy being children, enjoying their rollercoaster teenage years or finding their feet at uni, life becomes full of fear. Fear of treatment, but also of families being torn apart, of overwhelming money worries, mental health stretched to breaking point, of having nowhere to turn, no one to talk to.

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we get that. We are the charity that helps children and young people (0-25) and their families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them.

Last updated:

22/05/2023

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Services

Homes from Home

Regions:
  • Scotland

Homes from Home are free places for families to stay when a child is going through cancer treatment. They’re close to principal treatment centres, helping avoid costs of travel, accommodation and food

Welfare Advice Service

Regions:
  • Scotland

Our Welfare Advice Service is run by trained advisers who understand the issues facing parents who have a child with cancer. The service is free and confidential.

Young Lives vs Cancer Grants

Regions:
  • Scotland

Young Lives vs Cancer offers various grants for cancer patients, right from the moment of diagnosis, to help young people and families cope financially.

Young Lives vs Cancer Social Workers

Regions:
  • Scotland

Young Lives vs Cancer Social Workers work in all the main children’s cancer hospitals and are experts in helping families handle the day-to-day challenges that come with a child’s cancer diagnosis.

Young Lives vs Cancer's Facebook Groups

Regions:
  • Scotland

Join one of Young Lives vs Cancer's Facebook groups to meet others with similar experiences, share your views and have your voice heard.

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