A charity providing support to children with a life threatening or terminal illness and their families.
How it can help
The Rainbow Trust Children's Charity provide practical and emotional support to families from diagnosis, through treatment and beyond.
Support is provided in the local community. Family support workers help families face and make the most of each day.
Support includes:
- short breaks from caring
- family activity days
- drop-in groups
- support with hospital visits, including transport to and from appointments
- support for siblings
- bereavement support
Online support is also available for families who are out of the area of a local care team.
Age
Up to 18 with a life threatening or terminal condition
Eligibility
Families who have a child or young person up to the age of 18 with a life threatening or terminal condition
How to access
Contact by phone or email to self refer or professional referral
A 24 hour service is also available for families in crisis.