Young Lives vs Cancer offers various grants for cancer patients aged 0 - 24, right from the moment of diagnosis, to help young people and families cope financially.
A grant of £100 can be given following an initial or secondary cancer diagnosis. You can also apply for this grant if you have received a relapse diagnosis a year or more after your previous treatment ending. Most young people and families use it to cover sudden expenses like:
- Travel to and from hospital, and parking there
- Extra food costs
- Increasing household bills and essential items
- Increasing phone bills so you can keep in touch with family and friends
- Private tuition to reduce the impact on education
- Accommodation near the hospital
- Childcare for siblings