Support centres for families and online support groups
Children and Young People's Cancer Aftercare
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Brain Tumour Hub: Brain Tumour Action runs a friendly monthly support group in Edinburgh. The group is held at the Maggie’s Centre Edinburgh in the Western General Hospital every month. The meeting is aimed at patients, families and friends of those diagnosed with a brain tumour.
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LoveOliver: runs a drop-in hub, exclusively for oncology families at The Howat Hub, just a short walk from the Edinburgh children's hospital.
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Macmillan Cancer Support: the Online Community understands what it's like to have cancer. They are an online cancer forum with over 80,000 members; and they have all been there. Support is available 24 hours a day, in a safe environment.
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Maggie's: When you’re diagnosed with cancer you need much more than medical treatment alone. You might need information about how treatment will impact you, emotional support and practical advice, a place to go where you can meet and talk to people who are going through the same things.
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Sibs: for brothers and sisters of disabled children and adults
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Team Jak: their top priority is delivering the right emotional, social, and practical support at the right time to all those affected by a childhood diagnosis of cancer or other associated illness. They are a registered charity and we are here for children and young people aged 0-25, their families and friends.
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Teens Unite: bring teenagers and young adults with a shared experience of cancer, together. Through their activities, short residential breaks, and programmes, they can live positively with, and beyond their diagnosis.
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The Yard: In their centres, disabled children and young people can explore, build confidence, and forge long-lasting friendships through our inclusive play sessions.
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