Young Lives vs Cancer is the leading provider of professional social work for children and young people with cancer. They provide psychosocial support that helps with adaptation to diagnosis, treatment and transition to survivorship as well as end of life and bereavement support. They're proud to offer a comprehensive cancer information resource and digital assisted support on their website, where families and young people can access essential financial assistance and free accommodation close to principle treatment centres across the UK.
Having delivered social care services to children and young people with cancer for over 15 years, Young Lives vs Cancer Social Workers have a deep understanding of the needs of this client group and deliver evidence-based interventions that are tried and tested within the context of cancer care for children and young people.
Professional accreditation
Young Lives vs Cancer Social Worker are qualified to a minimum of degree level and are professionally registered with one of the four registration bodies depending upon where they practice in the UK:
- Social Work England
- Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)
- The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC)
- Social Care Wales
How to contact a Young Lives vs Cancer social worker
Your Hospital Care Team can refer you to the local Young Lives vs Cancer Services Team, or alternatively you can make a referral or self-referral to their social care team:
Call: 0300 303 5220
Email: getsupport@younglivesvscancer.org.uk
Visit the Young Lives vs Cancer website and use the Live Chat