We are here for you
We support the families of children and young people (0-19) with cancer and life-threatening haematological disorders receiving treatment primarily at Leeds Children’s Hospital. This support begins at diagnosis and lasts as long as is needed.
We support the whole family including the patient, parents, carers, siblings and grandparents. All the support we provide is free of charge.
We have a wide range of support available that can each be accessed at a time that is right for you. It can include:
Emotional support
- Adult's and children's talking therapy - 1-1 sessions to help process emotions and learn coping mechanisms.
- Wellbeing therapies - Holistic treatments like massage and reflexology to look after your wellbeing.
- Support groups - Safe spaces for parents, patients and siblings to meet others facing the same journey.
- Dedicated Family Support Team – our team are on hand at the hospital, at our family support centre, in your local community and over the phone to support you.
Practical support
- Hospital support - Support while staying in or visiting hospital.
- Accommodation - If you need to travel to receive treatment, we can provide emergency accommodation close to the hospital for up to 8 weeks.
- The Square - Our family support centre is open six days a week with a friendly team on hand for guidance and support.
- Support from other organisations – Our team work closely with other organisations and can help identify and advise other support you may be entitled to.
Financial support
- New patient grant - We can help bridge the gap between diagnosis and receiving disability living allowance.
- Other financial support – Other grants which may be helpful to you along your journey.
There are other ways Candlelighters can support you throughout your journey. If you'd like to find out more about any of the support we offer, call 0113 887 8333 or email [email protected] to speak to our Family Support Team.
Other organisations
There may also be other charities that can help you and your family. Below are just a few but please speak to our Family Support Team for the most up-to-date information on additional support.
- Anthony Nolan Trust - https://www.anthonynolan.org/
- Archie's Caravan - https://www.archiescaravan.co.uk/
- Bandanas for the Brave - https://bandanasforthebrave.com/
- Beads of Courage - https://www.beadsofcourageuk.org/
- Childhood Eye Cancer Trust - http://chect.org.uk/
- Cyclists fighting Cancer - https://cyclistsfc.org.uk/
- Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust - https://www.ellenmacarthurcancertrust.org/
- Family Fund - https://www.familyfund.org.uk/
- Forget Me Not - https://www.forgetmenotchild.co.uk/
- Give a Duck - https://www.giveaduck.org.uk/
- Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust - https://www.gkcct.org/
- JTV Cancer Support - https://jtvcancersupport.com/
- Kids Cancer Charity - www.kidscancercharity.org
- Lennox Children's Cancer Fund - https://www.lennoxccf.org.uk/
- Little Princess Trust - https://www.littleprincesses.org.uk/
- Macmillan - https://www.macmillan.org.uk/
- Maggie's Centre - https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-yorkshire/
- Make a Wish - https://www.make-a-wish.org.uk/
- Martin House - https://www.martinhouse.org.uk/
- Rays of Sunshine - https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/
- Ruddi's Retreat - https://www.ruddisretreat.org/
- Over The Wall - https://www.otw.org.uk/
- Teenage Cancer Trust - https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/
- Together for Short Lives - https://www.togetherforshortlives.org.uk/
- Solving Kids Cancer - https://www.solvingkidscancer.org.uk/
- Supershoes - https://www.supershoes.org.uk/
- Yorkshire Brain Tumour Charity - https://www.yorksbtc.org.uk/
- Yorkshire Children's Trust - https://yctrust.uk/
- Young Lives Vs Cancer - https://www.younglivesvscancer.org.uk/
- Youth Cancer Trust - https://www.youthcancertrust.org/
- CCLG - https://www.cclg.org.uk/
There are other ways Candlelighters can support you throughout your journey. If you’d like to find out more about any of the support we offer, speak to our Family Support Team.