A Child does not have to be a cancer patient to be affected by cancer

At the Olive Tree we recognise that cancer affects all family members in different ways. We also recognise that discussing severe illness with children can be extremely difficult.

The Children’s Group provides a means of supporting families and children in coping with cancer at all stages of treatment and recovery.

The group is a structured yet flexible programme of monthly support sessions for different age groups of children. This provides a safe environment to understand and cope with the effects of cancer on close family members.

The group follows the school year with breaks at Christmas and summer. It is facilitated by volunteers and trained counsellors with personal experience of cancer and working with children.

The sessions start in October and if you would like to know more, please get in touch with the Olive Tree.