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Helpful websites
CLIC Sargent
www.clicsargent.org.uk
Clic and Sargent Cancer Care for Children merged in 2005.The charity offers individual
support to families affected by cancer through clinical, emotional and fnancial services
in hospital, at home and in the community across the UK.
Cancer BACUP
www.cancerbacup.org/cancertype/childrenscancers
Cancer BACUP’s mission is to give cancer patients and their families the latest
information, practical advice and support they need to reduce the fear and uncertainty
of cancer.
TIC
www.click4tic.org.uk
A website designed for teenagers to give advice and support on how to cope
with cancer.
CCLG
www.cclg.org.uk
The CCLG is a UK-based association of healthcare professionals involved in the treatment
and care of children and younger teenagers with cancer.
CHAS
www.chas.org.uk
Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) is a Scottish charity which provides the
only hospice services in Scotland for children and young people with life-shortening
conditions. CHAS runs two children’s hospices in Scotland (Rachel House in Kinross, and
Robin House in Balloch).
Children’s Hospices UK
www.childhospice.org.uk
For information on fnding your local children’s hospice,wherever you live in the UK.
Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust
www.braintumourtrust.co.uk
The UK’s leading charity dedicated to brain tumour research and patient information
and support.