DonateSupport for Families Affected by Cancer
There are many charities that offer support when a family member is diagnosed with cancer, as well as resources for children and young people.
Hope Support Services Support for young people when a family member is seriously ill, including online youth groups.
MacMillan Cancer Support Provides medical, emotional, and financial support to people and families affected by cancer.
Maggie's Centres Free practical, emotional, and social support for people with cancer and their families.
The Mix Support for individuals under 25 dealing with any issue, including when a parent has cancer.
The Chris Aked Foundation Support for children in families facing cancer and other life-affecting illnesses through activities, counselling, and memory-making.
The Osborne Trust Practical and emotional support for children (aged 16 and under) during a parent’s cancer treatment.
Family Action Offers practical, emotional, and financial support to families across the UK.
Fruitfly Collective Resources for parents with a cancer diagnosis to support family life, including child-focused toolkits.
Hospice UK Information and guidance on hospice and end-of-life care.
Counselling & Bereavement Support for Families
Support services for families navigating grief and loss due to cancer or other terminal illness.
Ruth Strauss Foundation
Pre-bereavement and emotional support for families where a parent has terminal cancer.
Relate
Professional counselling for families, couples, and individuals.
The Good Grief Trust
Offers support before and after bereavement for individuals and families.
The Loss Foundation
Bereavement support for those who have lost someone to cancer.
Winston’s Wish
Support for grieving children and young people after the death of a parent or sibling.
Cruse Bereavement Support
National bereavement services for adults and families across the UK.
Men's Mental Health
Dedicated services supporting men’s wellbeing, especially during caregiving and after bereavement.
StrongMen
Emotional and physical wellbeing support for bereaved men, including retreats and helpline.
ANDYSMANCLUB
Free peer support groups for men to speak openly about mental health.
MANUP?
Breaking stigma and promoting awareness around men’s mental health.
Breast Cancer Awareness & Family Risk Education
Educational tools and screening guidance related to breast cancer and familial risk.
CoppaFeel!
Encourages regular self-checks and early detection of breast cancer in young people.
Lady McAdden Breast Cancer Trust
Provides nurse-led education sessions and early detection support via Zoom.
NICE Guidelines – Familial Breast Cancer
Clinical guidance on familial risk and breast cancer screening recommendations.
Family History of Breast Cancer and Managing Your Risk resource pdf
Carers Support
Help for unpaid carers supporting individuals with cancer or other serious conditions.
Carers UK
National advice, resources, and advocacy for unpaid carers across the UK.
Carers Network
Practical and emotional support for unpaid carers, particularly in London.
Books & Information
The Invisible String by Patrice Karst
Missing Mummy by Rebecca Cobb
I can't believe they're gone by Karen Brough
The Memory Box by Joanna Rowland
Grief journal for kids by Hope Lovgren
You will be OK by Julie Stokes
Letting Go! An activity book for children who need support through loss, change, disappointment and grief by Sharie Coombes
My Grief Handbook:Why grief hurts and how to cope by Beck Ferarri, David Trickey, Olivia Clark-Tate
Weird is normal when teenagers grieve by Jenny Lee Wheeler