supporting children and young people impacted by cancer aged 8-24
Cancer Fund for ChildrenAcross Northern Ireland
Type of support for people
- Emotional or social support (e.g. befriending)
- Information and advice
Help offered
- Online 1:1 support for children and young people impacted by cancer (Therapeutic support)
- Group support for children and young people aged 8-11 and 12-17 (Online via Zoom) weekly basis
- Online Tutorials released every Thursday and uploaded onto Social media platforms, you tube and our website. Offering support and guidance to families currently in isolation: Videos include practical tips and guidance for parents and children on issues such as Health anxiety, Gratitude and mindfulness.
- Monday Motivation: This is an energetic and practical session offered every Monday live on Facebook. It is practical activities that the whole families can participate in. Encouraging family interaction and sharing.
- Care-Free Choir: This is now an online choir and continue to meet every Wednesday evening via Zoom.
- Ongoing phone support for any family currently known to our service or wishing to be referred.
How to access this support
- Families who are already referred and know to us and currently in receipt of support.
- Families wishing to be referred in for support should email us directly on [email protected] or phone us on 02890805599
Contact Name
Neil Symington
Email Address
Telephone number

Cancer Fund for Children
Cancer Fund for Children
Other services available
Operating in the following council areas:
- Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
- Ards and North Down Borough Council
- Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
- Belfast City Council
- Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
- Derry City and Strabane District Council
- Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
- Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
- Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
- Mid Ulster District Council
- Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
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