Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group is a leading children’s cancer charity and the UK and Ireland’s professional association for those working in the field of childhood cancer. Our network of dedicated professional members work together in treatment, care and research to help shape a future where all children with cancer survive and live happy, healthy and independent lives.
We fund and support innovative world-class research and collaborate, both nationally and internationally, to drive forward improvements in childhood cancer. Our award-winning information resources help lessen the anxiety, stress and loneliness commonly felt by families, giving support throughout the cancer journey.
The Children’s Brain Tumour Research Centre
The Children’s Brain Tumour Research Centre (CBTRC) was established in 1997 at The University of Nottingham. It brings together a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and researchers. The aim of the centre is to improve the understanding, treatment and outcomes of children and young adults who develop brain tumours.
The CBTRC has around 40 core staff, including both University and NHS researchers. We're dedicated to helping children who are diagnosed with brain tumours, both now and in the future. In 2008, the CBTRC published The brain pathways guideline: a guideline to assist healthcare professionals in the assessment of children who may have a brain tumour which formed the basis of the HeadSmart campaign, in partnership with The Brain Tumour Charity.
CLIC Sargent
When cancer strikes young lives CLIC Sargent helps families limit the damage cancer causes beyond their health. We will fight tirelessly for children and young people with cancer, often when they feel they can’t. We do this individually, locally and nationally, so that they can focus on the important things, like getting well.
We provide grants and free accommodation close to hospital to help with spiralling costs. Our care teams are on hand to help families with everything from getting benefits to treatment closer to home. And we lobby the government to make sure they get the support they’re entitled to. We’re here to make sure young cancer patients can focus on getting their lives back on track.
And we know everyone is different, so we work hard to make sure our support is given how each child and young person needs it most.
The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust
The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust is a national childhood cancer charity which works to raise awareness, fund vital research and provide support to families. We strive towards earlier diagnosis and better survival rates. We fund research in to rare childhood cancers and produce evidence based publications to provide information to parents, carers and clinicians. We provide support to families at a time when they need it most, in line with our motto, "Because the children of today all deserve a tomorrow."
The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust was set up in memory of 4-year-old Grace Kelly who passed away in 2014.
Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer
We recognise that teenagers and young adults (ages 13-24) have different and specific needs. This is why we work tirelessly to make sure that every teenager and young adult with cancer is treated and cared for in a sensitive and age-appropriate way with the right to fast diagnosis and best treatment, no matter where they live.
Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer (TYAC) is the UK’s professional association for those involved in the treatment, care and support of teenagers and young adults with cancer. By providing information on best practice and new developments, training and support to our members, and through funding and supporting research into teenage and young adult cancer, we aim to improve the quality of life and likelihood of survival for young people with cancer.