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Support and resources

Living with a blood cancer diagnosis or supporting someone who has been diagnosed can be very difficult. It’s important to look after yourself as much as you can and remember, there are lots of ways to seek support if you feel you need it.

If you are looking for help with your mental health and wellbeing, financial support or you would like to connect with others going through a similar experience, there are many organisations across the UK that provide a range of guidance. From practical advice, hints and tips, groups to join and online chats – you will find a variety of options available via the following organisations.

Leukaemia and blood cancer charities
 

Leukaemia Care

Anthony Nolan

DKMS

Blood Cancer UK

Support Act from CLL Support

 
Support for those dealing with bereavement
 

Child Bereavement UK

The Lullaby Trust

The Compassionate Friends

The Good Grief Trust

Cruse

 
Mental health support and resources
 

Leukaemia UK's Top tips for keeping mentally healthy with blood cancer

Mind

Samaritans

Rethink Mental Illness

 
Financial support and grants 
 

Lennox CCF

Macmillan Cancer Support

Family Fund

 
Support with health and wellbeing for families and children facing difficulties
From providing wigs for children who have experienced hair loss due to cancer treatment, to confidence-building holidays.
 

Little Princess Trust

Kids Cancer Charity

Family Holiday Association

 
Wish-granting organisations
Supporting children to live out their dreams, from hospital entertainment to family holidays.
 

Dreams Come True

Make a Wish Foundation

Starlight Children's Foundation

 

Published: 20th December, 2021

Updated: 9th February, 2022

Author: Louise Pavoni

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