Useful Contacts

Cancerbackup - www.Cancerbackup.org.uk
A national cancer charity providing information and resources for anyone affected by cancer.
Tel: 0800 800 1234

Cancer Research UK - www.cancerresearch.uk.org
National charity devoted to the causes, treatment and prevention of cancer.
Provides a range of information for anyone affected by cancer.
Tel: 020 7009 8820

CLIC Sargent - www.clicsargent.org.uk
An organisation providing information and support for all family members affected by childhood cancer.
Tel: 0845 301 0031

Grandparents Association (formerly Federation) - www.grandparents-association.co.uk
Help, support and a point of contact for grandparents particularly those who are bringing up their grandchildren or are estranged from them.
Tel: 01279 428040

Grandparents Plus - www.grandparentsplus.org.uk
Promotes the role of grandparents at all levels, particularly in circumstances of family breakdown, single parenthood or other difficult conditions.
Tel: 020 8981 8001

Macmillan Cancer Relief - www.macmillan.org.uk
UK charity offering support to people
with cancer by providing expert care and practical support.
Tel: 0808 808 2020

Teenage Cancer Trust - www.teencancer.org
Deals with all issues of teenagers with cancer.
Tel: 020 7387 1000

CCLG - www.ukccsg.org.uk
An organisation for professionals treating children with cancer. Provides a range of information for patients and families affected by childhood cancer.
Tel: 0116 249 4460

Useful Books/Booklets

• A Parent’s Guide to Children’s Cancers by the CCLG and Cancerbackup

More CCLG Siblings Project Group publications:

• Brothers & Sisters - A guide for parents of children and young people with cancer
• How to Help Brothers and Sisters (for adults)
• My Brother has Cancer (for children aged 3-9)
• When your Brother or Sister gets Cancer (for young people aged 9-18)
  Multiple copies of all CCLG Siblings Group booklets are available from CLIC Sargent.