Apart from Macmillan Cancer Support, there are a number of organisations that might be able to help with additional costs that you or your family may face. We can only give information about some of the larger national charities for people with cancer.
Most charities ask that a social worker or professional involved in your care supports and processes your application on your behalf - this may mean that you have to provide them with details of you or your family’s income and outgoings.
It is possible that your hospital social worker or community nurse may know of small charities / organisations in your area that may be able to help you - so it is always worth telling them about any difficulties that you are facing as they may be able to access other sources of support locally.
In addition to us, the main grant providing organisations for young people with cancer are:
CLIC Sargent
Sargent Cancer Care for Children
161 Hammersmith Road
London W6 8SG
Tel: 020 8752 2800
Website: www.clicsargent.org.uk
Sargent can make financial grants to help with treatment related expenses for children and young people under the age of 21 years. Grants are dependant upon income. For more information, speak to a CLIC Sargent Social Worker. They are available at most childrens hospitals (UKCCSG centres) and also at some adult hospitals, so do ask about them.
Leukaemia CARE
Membership line: 0845 767 3203
Website: www.leukaemiacare.org.uk
In certain circumstances, Leukaemia CARE can provide limited financial assistance to disadvantaged members. This can include travel costs, payment of essential bills, food vouchers, or help with the purchase of essential household equipment. Before they will give you financial help, you will need to see one of their regional volunteers, who will do a very thorough financial assessment of the whole family.
REACT
St Luke’s House
270 Sandycombe Road
Richmond
Surrey TW9 3NP
Tel: 020 8940 2575
Website: www.reactcharity.org
Financial grants are available for children and young people under the age of 18 years.
